General Counsel – Employment Law

Nasdaq is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our legal team as General Counsel – Employment Law. This individual contributor role will provide expert legal counsel on employment matters across Europe and the Middle East, supporting HR and business leaders in fostering a compliant and high-performing workplace.  In addition, opportunities will exist to work on global projects for the Legal and People teams at Nasdaq.  This role is based in Vilnius, and is in-office 3 days per week.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

Employment Law Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal advice on employment law issues across Europe and the Middle East, working closely with local counsel to service all 23 jurisdictions in which Nasdaq operates. 
• Monitor, interpret legislative changes and case law developments across jurisdictions and advise stakeholders accordingly.

Workplace Investigations & Dispute Resolution

• Lead or support internal investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, discrimination, and code of conduct violations.
• Manage employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, including those before employment tribunals or labor inspectorates.

Policy Development & Risk Management

• Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values.
• Advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and integration planning.

Collaboration & Training

• Partner with HR and business leaders to support initiatives such as the use of artificial intelligence in employment practices; pay transparency; and organizational change.
• Develop and deliver training on employment law topics to HR and management teams.
   

Required Qualifications

• Attorney licensed to practice in a European Union member state
• Minimum 6-10 years of post-qualified experience in employment law, ideally with a mix of private practice and in-house counsel roles.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-border legal matters and employment disputes
• Strong understanding of HR processes, employee relations, and labor relations
   

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family - inside and outside work.

Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable, as well as the following benefits:

• Competitive base salary. Salary range: 4500-5300 EUR gross per month.
• Annual bonus
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension plan
• 20 paid vacation days, extra days based on tenure
• 6 additional days off per year
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Health insurance
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e-learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup
   

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.
Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.
 

Come as You Are

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.