Deputy General Counsel

Intercontinental Exchange • Chicago, IL

397d • Remote

About The Position

The Deputy General Counsel position at Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the legal function at ICE Clear Credit. This role involves providing comprehensive legal and regulatory support, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements. The Deputy General Counsel will work closely with the General Counsel and executive team to develop legal strategies and address complex legal matters within a highly regulated financial institution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, JD and Bar Admission
• 7-10 years of legal experience, with significant time spent in a corporate legal department, financial market infrastructure legal department, regulatory agency or law firm.
• Work experience with clearing house, exchange, brokerage, regulatory agency, bank or other financial services company or law firm preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and work independently with confidential and sensitive information.
• Securities, swaps, futures or derivatives experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the General Counsel and executive team to develop and execute the company's legal strategy.
• Provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, securities and derivatives regulation, and compliance.
• Support the General Counsel in overseeing corporate governance practices, including board of director and committee activities, policies and reporting obligations.
• Oversee and execute the preparation, organization, filing and negotiation of a wide range of regulatory filings and registrations.
• Oversee and execute the drafting, negotiation and management of key financial markets contracts.
• Assist with monitoring industry regulatory developments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work from home flexibility of one day per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree