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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements while advising on legal and regulatory issues in technology and financial services. Proven ability to manage legal risks and support strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor8+ Years Post-Qualification ExperienceComplex Commercial Technology ContractsContract Lifecycle Management (CLM) PlatformsData Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
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Hard Skills
Drafting Complex Commercial AgreementsNegotiating ContractsAdvising on Legal IssuesLegal Risk ManagementRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTranslating Legal Concepts for Non-Legal Audiences
Certifications & Qualifications
Admission to Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesFintechTechnology CommercializationHighly Regulated Industries
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with clients, vendors, and strategic partners
- Advise business leaders, sales management, and product teams on commercial, legal, and regulatory issues
- Ensure alignment among business objectives, legal and regulatory requirements, and enterprise policies
- Update and streamline legal templates and documentation to improve usability, clarity, and consistency
- Collaborate with Commercial Management, Sales, Product, Technology, Information Security, Risk, Legal Specialists, and other Business Units
- Support strategic initiatives and resolve legal issues efficiently
- Manage legal risk while enabling commercial success for Nasdaq Verafin and Nasdaq’s other Financial Technology businesses
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (or equivalent law degree)
- Bachelor's degree
- Admission or eligibility to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in the Americas region
- 8+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial law
- Exposure to technology and/or financial services
- Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial technology contracts for global businesses
- Experience advising business teams on commercial, legal, and regulatory issues
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts for diverse, non-legal audiences
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Preferred: Admission or eligibility to practice in Newfoundland & Labrador or Ontario
- Familiarity with or strong desire to learn data privacy and cybersecurity law, AI technology, and emerging legal issues in technology commercialization
- Experience using contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms
- Background in financial services, fintech, or highly regulated industries
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive)
- Equity (long-term incentive)
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunity for growth
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility and accessibility