Assistant General Counsel, Director

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Provide legal support to Cboe’s U.S. options and equities exchanges regulated by the SEC, including managing regulatory filings, working closely with and advising business and regulatory staff, providing legal guidance and advice on numerous issues, with a focus on those related to Cboe’s market data and access services and options business lines and otherwise advising the business team overseeing the U.S. options and equities business lines as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform a combination of the following functions. Particular day-to-day functions may vary among certain of the following functions depending upon priorities at that time.

• Review and draft rules and rule filings to the Securities and Exchange Commission to explain the purpose and basis of those rules
• Advise and provide legal support to business on regulatory matters, including the timing and likelihood of rule filing approvals
• Prepare complex comment letters, act as liaison between business and SEC in negotiating filings, and respond to inquiries from SEC staff
• Research complex, multi-dimensional issues and provide written memoranda related to the legal issues pertaining to the services provided by the company and provide analysis and recommendations based on that research
• Responsible for steering any rule changes through internal corporate and external regulators’ review & approval processes
• Counsel management by identifying issues, conducting research, and drafting documents Work with foreign legal counsel to obtain guidance regarding managing and promoting such venues in foreign jurisdictions. Review regulatory and informational publications
• Provide legal counsel to the Company in connection with regulatory exams, inspections, and other matters Handle a number of other general legal matters. Assist with various legal projects across the Legal Division and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate required (from an accredited institution)
• Member of applicable state bar
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney (preferably at a U.S. securities exchange, the SEC, or a U.S. broker-dealer), with a specialty related to securities exchange regulations, and/or other securities regulatory matters or related fields of law preferred

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively interact with internal and external contacts.
• Experience in drafting exchange rule filings, in addressing exchange registration and regulatory matters is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to articulate complex concepts with the level of detail that is necessary for various regulatory filings and other written communications.
• Ability to work independently and to work cooperatively in group situations; offer assistance and support to co-workers; balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views; give and welcome feedback
• Must be politically aware and able to develop business-led solutions while driving the risk management agenda
• Ability to effectively evaluate regulatory requirements, understand their impact on the business, and develop creative solutions
• Highly motivated, strategic, detail-oriented with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities

Why Join Cboe?

At Cboe, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where each team member is empowered to make an impact. We prioritize professional growth and diversity, encouraging our people to pursue ideas, challenge the status quo, and build their futures alongside Cboe’s global mission. We are committed to providing the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to advance your career in financial design.

If you’re excited about contributing to the next generation of financial platforms, let’s shape the future together.

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
• Employee referral bonus program
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers

More About Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer – and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

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Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $182,750-$225,750. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:

Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more! Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE.

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.