As an Associate General Counsel, reporting to the Global Chief Compliance Officer you’ll play a lead role in managing privacy and AI compliance. Supporting product development and advising on customer engagement for Nasdaq Verafin as part of Nasdaq's Global Ethics and Compliance Team.
You’ll thrive in this position if you’re collaborative, strategic, and adaptable, have a global mindset, and bring a passion for technology, innovation, and regulatory compliance to a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
- Advise product, technology, and business teams on privacy, AI, and cybersecurity compliance, including privacy-by-design principles.
- Support Nasdaq Verafin's strategic growth in the United Kingdom and European Union including leading Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), maintaining GDPR compliance program, and evaluating the application of the EU AI Act to services
- Identify and interpret new compliance requirements arising from global laws and regulations.
- Serve as an escalation point for privacy and AI-related contract negotiations and engagement point for client Data Protection Officers and privacy attorneys.
- Support public policy initiatives and draft responses to regulatory proposals impacting Nasdaq Verafin.
- Participate in incident response and deliver privacy-related training across the organization.
- Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree. And be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador or Ontario or eligible for membership.
- 5–8 years of experience in privacy, AI, or emerging technology law.
- Strong ability to collaborate across business, technology, and risk teams to deliver practical solutions.
- Clear communicator with experience in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
- Knowledge of global privacy laws, including GDPR, PIPEDA and US privacy laws.
- IAPP or similar professional certification
- Experience in fintech, banking, or regulated industries.
- Exposure to global teams and cross-border compliance challenges.
Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
What We Offer
We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.
The base pay range for this role is $121,000 - $170,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.
