Assistant General Counsel

Cboe Global Markets•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cboe Global Markets is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join its Legal Department and provide legal and regulatory support to the U.S. options business. The role involves reviewing and drafting rules and regulatory filings, advising on options trading functionality and products, and responding to broader legal matters involving securities trading and corporate law. The successful candidate will work with senior attorneys, apply their guidance, and collaborate across business, technology, operations, compliance, regulatory, and legal teams. The position requires learning and navigating the regulatory frameworks applicable to Cboe, an operator of exchanges and other trading venues in a highly regulated and competitive environment. This role is based in Chicago, Illinois and follows a four-day in-office work model. The Assistant General Counsel will also support legal matters across Cboe functions, research complex legal issues, monitor securities regulations and business initiatives, and help maintain a strong culture of legal and regulatory compliance. The role includes helping adopt AI, automation, and improved workflows across Legal, modernizing processes and controls, and supporting responsible use of new tools and technology.

Requirements

8–10 years of relevant work experience.
Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate.
Licensed to practice law.
Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and under the supervision of more senior attorneys.
Attention to detail and ability to organize a heavy workload proactively.
Ability to collaborate across business, technology, operations, compliance, regulatory, and legal teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Proficiency in using AI to streamline legal tasks such as summarizing industry rule proposals, comment letters, regulatory rules, laws, and regulations.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experience at a law firm, financial services firm, or financial market regulator.
Experience drafting regulatory filings.
Working knowledge of the options industry and willingness to develop deeper understanding of options trading, market structure, the broader securities industry, and applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
Experience interacting with regulators, or a strong desire to develop those skills under the direction of more senior attorneys.

Responsibilities

Review and draft rules and regulatory filings explaining the purpose and basis of rules, and guide filings through internal corporate and external regulator review and approval processes.
Work with senior attorneys to provide legal and regulatory advice to the options business team and support business growth with legal counsel and innovative thinking.
Provide legal support to functions across Cboe, including Compliance, Regulatory, Technology, Operations, Risk, Public Policy, Billing, and Finance.
Help maintain high standards of legal and regulatory compliance and promote a culture of compliance, including compliance with requirements for operating a national securities exchange.
Research complex, multidimensional issues and prepare written memoranda about legal issues related to company services.
Monitor new and existing securities regulations and business initiatives, and work with senior legal leaders to advise applicable businesses.
Respond to general legal matters, including matters related to securities trading and corporate law.
Provide general legal support for company activities.
Help drive adoption of AI, automation, and improved workflows across Legal to modernize processes, strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and enhance scalability.
Help build team capabilities and support leaders in adopting new tools and technology while fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and responsible use of emerging capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive compensation, with potential upside for overachievement.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days, and annual community service days.
Health, dental, and vision benefits, including telemedicine and mental health services.
2:1 401(k) match, up to an 8% match immediately upon hire.
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tax savings accounts for health, dependent care, and transportation.
Employee referral bonus program.
Volunteer opportunities.
Complimentary lunch, snacks, and coffee in Cboe offices.
Tuition assistance and education opportunities.
Charitable giving company match.
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers.