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Assistant General Counsel

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Nasdaq

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Mumbai
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a Law Degree, 4-6 years' experience, skills in drafting/negotiating license agreements, knowledge of licensing/data laws, contract analysis, and strong organizational abilities.
  • You will draft and negotiate agreements, collaborate with internal teams, offer legal guidance, stay informed on regulations, and represent the company in commercial matters with minimal supervision.

Requirements

  • Law Degree (e.g., in the U.S., the Juris Doctor degree)
  • At least 4-6 years’ experience, preferably at a top law firm and/or in-house
  • Experience drafting and negotiating license agreements
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of other disciplines across multiple regions
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and clients
  • Understanding of the legal and business aspects of licensing data, including regulated data, alternative data, indexes, financial information, software and/or technology products and services
  • Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for complex commercial transactions
  • The ability to analyze complex contracts and effectively communicate with internal clients
  • Knowledge of intellectual property and data privacy/data security

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, analyze and negotiate a variety of commercial and licensing agreements, including data, content, indexes, technology transactional agreements
  • Work closely with sales, operations and product teams to ensure Company objectives are met
  • Provide legal guidance and support to our internal businesses and operations around the world including licensing, technology and commercial legal advice.
  • Keep up to date and provide guidance on regulations that impact Nasdaq products and services
  • Representing (without close supervision from senior lawyers) the company’s positions in commercial matters.

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Assistant General Counsel role at Nasdaq?

The primary function is to draft, review, analyze, and negotiate various commercial and licensing agreements while providing legal guidance to internal businesses and operations globally.

What qualifications are required for the Assistant General Counsel position?

Candidates must have a Law Degree (e.g., Juris Doctor) and at least 4-6 years of experience, preferably from a top law firm or in-house.

Is experience with licensing agreements necessary for this position?

Yes, experience drafting and negotiating licensing agreements is a key requirement for the role.

What skills are essential for the Assistant General Counsel role?

Essential skills include strong organizational abilities, the capability to prioritize multiple projects, and the ability to work collaboratively across various disciplines and regions.

Does the role involve representing the company in commercial matters?

Yes, the role involves representing the company’s positions in commercial matters with minimal supervision from senior lawyers.

Is knowledge of intellectual property important for this position?

Yes, knowledge of intellectual property as well as data privacy and data security is beneficial for this role.

What types of agreements will the Assistant General Counsel be handling?

The role involves handling a variety of agreements, including data, content, indexes, and technology transactional agreements.

Does Nasdaq encourage diversity in applications for this job?

Yes, Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of various protected characteristics.

Is prior experience with complex commercial transactions required?

While not mandatory, prior experience drafting and negotiating contracts for complex commercial transactions is preferred.

Will there be opportunities to engage with other departments at Nasdaq?

Yes, the Assistant General Counsel will work closely with sales, operations, and product teams to meet company objectives.

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