Assistant General Counsel – Commercial Contracts

Cboe Global Markets•Chicago, IL

22h•$215,050 - $278,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel – Commercial Contracts will focus primarily on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including vendor, sales, real estate, intellectual property, and market data licensing agreements, and overseeing contract management processes. The role may also provide commercial and other legal advice to Cboe business and functional areas, including marketing and its options educational function. Much of the work supports regulated Cboe entities, so the successful candidate should be familiar with, or able and interested in learning, the regulatory environment in which Cboe operates. Maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory obligations is paramount. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and follows a four-day-in-office work model. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and regulatory implications, assess legal risks, and develop practical guidance. It also supports contracting policies and processes, cross-functional initiatives, and general corporate matters, including managing outside counsel work as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution.
Member of the Illinois state bar or otherwise authorized to practice law in Illinois.
At least 10 years of directly related experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements with sophisticated counterparties.
Sophisticated knowledge of contract law and relevant substantive legal areas, including intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and data protection.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, and experience with contract lifecycle management, e-signature, document management, AI-enabled legal tools, and other office technologies.
Strong attention to detail and ability to understand complex contractual issues, assess risk, and provide pragmatic recommendations to all levels of management.
Strong writing skills and ability to express complex subject matter accurately, clearly, and straightforwardly.
Experience advising senior business leaders effectively, developing strategic legal solutions, and communicating them effectively to the business.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and interact effectively with internal and external contacts.
Ability to manage a high volume of contracts in a fast-paced environment while maintaining turnaround times, and to work effectively with senior leaders across sales, procurement, product, and marketing.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments, independently manage multiple time-sensitive projects accurately and with quality, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team, support colleagues, balance team and individual responsibilities, remain objective and open to others’ views, and give and welcome feedback.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial or financial technology industry.
Working knowledge of the securities industry, financial markets, and/or derivatives markets.
Experience in the financial services industry or another highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including global vendor agreements; strategic sales and licensing contracts for software, market data, analytics, and related areas; real estate leases and build-out agreements; intellectual property licensing and joint development agreements; and other agreements as needed.
Advise on contracting policies and procedures, data licensing and related matters, review customer notices, and conduct marketing reviews as needed.
Collaborate with colleagues to understand regulatory implications of business initiatives.
Work with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align contract terms and negotiation strategy.
Identify and advise the business on legal risks of proposed initiatives using a risk-based framework, and provide guidance on potential mitigants.
Stay current with changes in law and business that could affect the Company’s contractual obligations and rights.
Oversee contract management and advise on developing or enhancing templates, policies, and processes to improve contracting efficiency.
Participate in cross-functional projects and working groups as needed.
Assist in managing outside counsel work on general corporate matters.
Provide other legal support for Company activities.
Maintain high standards of legal and regulatory compliance and promote a culture of compliance.

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages, 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 access to 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.
Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities.
Company match for charitable giving.
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
On-site gyms and discounts at other fitness centers.