General Counsel – Employment Law

Nasdaq is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our legal team as Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law. This individual contributor role will provide expert legal counsel on employment matters across Europe and the Middle East, supporting HR and business leaders in fostering a compliant and high-performing workplace. In addition, opportunities will exist to work on global projects for the Legal and People teams at Nasdaq. This role is based in Stockholm, Sweden and is in-office 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Employment Law Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal advice on employment law issues across Europe and the Middle East, working closely with local counsel to service all 23 jurisdictions in which Nasdaq operates.
• Monitor, interpret legislative changes and case law developments across jurisdictions and advise stakeholders accordingly.

Workplace Investigations & Dispute Resolution

• Lead or support internal investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, discrimination, and code of conduct violations.
• Manage employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, including those before employment tribunals or labor inspectorates.

Policy Development & Risk Management

• Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values.
• Advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and integration planning.

Collaboration & Training

• Partner with HR and business leaders to support initiatives such as the use of artificial intelligence in employment practices; pay transparency; and organizational change.
• Develop and deliver training on employment law topics to HR and management teams.

Required Qualifications

• Attorney licensed to practice in a European Union member state
• Minimum 6-10 years of post-qualified experience in employment law, ideally with a mix of private practice and in-house counsel roles.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-border legal matters and employment disputes
• Strong understanding of HR processes, employee relations, and labor relations

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family - inside and outside work.

Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable, as well as the following benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension plan
• 32 paid vacation days
• 6 additional days off per year
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Health insurance
• Friskvårdsbidrag/Wellness Allowance
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e-learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup

• For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.
• Please submit your application no later than July 20th.
• Come as You Are
• Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
• We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.