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About the Role
As a Commercial Lawyer supporting Nasdaq Verafin and Nasdaq’s other Financial Technology businesses, you will play a key role in managing legal risk while enabling commercial success. You will partner with a small, agile legal team and cross-functional stakeholders to draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on legal and regulatory issues, and drive efficiency across the business. You will thrive in this position if you are a proactive problem-solver who enjoys working at the intersection of law and technology. You bring strong commercial instincts, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting innovation in a fast-paced, global environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with clients, vendors, and strategic partners to enable business growth while mitigating risk.
- Advise business leaders, sales management, and product teams on commercial, legal, and regulatory issues, ensuring alignment among business objectives, legal and regulatory requirements, and enterprise policies.
- Assist in updating and streamlining of legal templates and documentation to improve usability, clarity, and consistency across the business, as necessary.
- Collaborate with Commercial Management, Sales, Product, Technology, Information Security, Risk, Legal Specialists, and other Business Units to support strategic initiatives and resolve legal issues efficiently.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (or equivalent law degree) and bachelor's degree and admission or eligibility to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in the Americas region.
- 8+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial law, with 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, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts for diverse, non-legal audiences and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- 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.
Skills
- Commercial law
- Technology contracts
- Contract negotiation
- Legal advisory
- Regulatory compliance
- Data privacy law
- Cybersecurity law
- AI technology
- Contract lifecycle management (CLM)
Location
- St. John's
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8+ years of post-qualification experience
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (or equivalent law degree)
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- Nasdaq Verafin
- Nasdaq’s other Financial Technology businesses
Equal Opportunity
- 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.