Privacy and AI Compliance Lawyer - Associate General Counsel

As an Associate General Counsel, you’ll play a critical role in managing privacy and AI compliance, supporting customer engagement, and advising on compliance governance and product development for Nasdaq Verafin as part of Nasdaq's Global Ethics and Compliance Team.
You’ll thrive in this position if you’re collaborative, strategic, and adaptable, have a global mindset, and bring a passion for technology, innovation, and regulatory compliance to a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise product, technology, and business teams on privacy, AI, and cybersecurity compliance, including privacy-by-design principles.

• Support Nasdaq Verafin's strategic growth in the United Kingdom and European Union

• Identify and interpret new compliance requirements arising from global laws and regulations.
• Serve as an escalation point for privacy and AI-related contract negotiations and maintain compliance documentation.
• Support public policy initiatives and draft responses to regulatory proposals impacting Nasdaq Verafin.
• Participate in incident response and deliver privacy-related training across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree. And be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador or Ontario or eligible for membership.
• 5–8 years of experience in privacy, AI, or emerging technology law.
• Strong ability to collaborate across business, technology, and risk teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Clear communicator with experience in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
• Knowledge of global privacy laws, including GDPR, PIPEDA and US privacy laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• IAPP or similar professional certification
• Experience in fintech, banking, or regulated industries.
• Exposure to global teams and cross-border compliance challenges.

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Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.