Commercial Lawyer supporting Nasdaq Verafin and other fintech businesses. Drafting contracts, advising stakeholders, and managing legal and regulatory risk.
Responsibilities
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
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
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