Head of Legal driving regulatory compliance at Nasdaq Investment Firm in the Netherlands. Overseeing licensing, governance, and legal risk mitigation processes with a focus on EU regulations.
Responsibilities
Lead legal strategy and ensure compliance with Dutch and EU financial regulations.
Manage the legal aspects of the firm’s licensing process with AFM and DNB.
Draft and review contracts, policies, and governance documents.
Provide legal advice on, among other things, projects, intra-group outsourcing, dual hatting, board composition, and remuneration compliance.
Support conflict-of-interest management and regulatory disclosures.
Support the CEO with overseeing operations of the firm as service monitoring manager for the intra-group outsourced operations.
Liaise with the rest of the Nasdaq internal legal team and external counsel when needed.
Provide general support to Nasdaq’s European markets business, contributing expertise and guidance on legal and regulatory matters as needed across the broader organization.
Requirements
Dutch residency with full-time presence in the Netherlands (mandatory).
Education: Master of Laws (LL.M), preferably in Dutch Law (or strong proven experience in Dutch jurisdiction).
Expertise: Experience in legal leadership roles within investment firms or financial institutions.
Strong understanding of AFM and DNB expectations for governance/ outsourcing and strong contracting/drafting skills.
Familiarity with MiFID II, MiCA, Dutch Financial Supervision Act, other relevant financial regulatory frameworks, and AFM/DNB processes.
Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Languages: Fluency in English and Dutch.
Benefits
Annual bonus (monetary bonus and stock units).
Employee Stock Purchase Program with discounted Nasdaq shares.
Internal mentorship program and extensive online learning resources.
Health insurance program.
Hybrid work model and Flex Day program (6 days a year additional paid leave).
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