Senior Technology Counsel

As a Senior TechnologyCounselyoullplay a critical role in serving as a strategic legal advisor supporting Nasdaqs partnerships technology initiatives and innovation ecosystem.Youlllead complex legal matters at the intersection of technology financial services and emerging regulatory frameworks.

Youllthrive in this position ifyoureforward-thinking bring deep technology lawexpertise and have a passion for delivering practical legal counsel in a fast-paced high-impact environment where AI governance cloud computing and fintech innovation converge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex technology transactions including cloud services agreements SaaS contracts and AI licensing arrangements to drive measurable business outcomes withoptimalrisk allocation.

• Support and implement AI governance frameworks ensuring compliance with emerging AI regulations across the enterprise.

• Negotiate and structure technology partnerships and strategic alliances managing legal frameworks that protect intellectual property and mitigate enterprise risk.

• Advise onfinancial technology initiatives including fintech partnerships digital asset strategies regulatory technology implementations and broker-dealer compliance where applicable.

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Information Security Product Technology Compliance Risk and Business Units to deliver strategic legal solutions that enable innovation while managing risk.

• Support private investment activities including due diligence for early-stage technology investments term sheet negotiations and portfolio company legal oversight.

• Draft review and negotiate complex agreements with major vendors for critical technology services ensuringappropriate contractualprotections and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in Pennsylvania District of Columbia or ability to obtain admission promptly.

• 12 years of post-law school experience in technology law withdemonstratedexpertisein technology transactions.

• Strong ability to draft and negotiate complex cloud computing agreements software licenses and technology services contracts.

• Strong understanding of AI governance principles and emerging AI regulatory frameworks.

• Clear communicator with experienceprovidingactionable legal advice to senior executives and technical teams in collaborative matrixed environments.

Other HelpfulQualifications

• Experience with private equity or venture capital transactions particularly intechnologyor financial services sectors.

• Background in financial services with familiarity with broker-dealer compliance frameworks.

• Familiarity with emerging technologies including blockchain cryptocurrency quantum computing or advanced data analytics platforms.

• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal technology tools.

• Previousin-house counsel experience at a technology company financial services firm or regulated entity.
  

This position willbe located inPhiladelphia Pennsylvania or Washington D.C. and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office subject to change providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.