Director, Assistant General Counsel

Cboe Global Markets•Chicago, NY

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cboe Global Markets is seeking a Director, Assistant General Counsel to provide legal and regulatory support to its U.S. securities businesses, primarily the U.S. Market Data and Access Services businesses and U.S. Exchange Traded Product Listings business. The role reviews and drafts rules and regulatory filings, helps guide rule changes through internal and external review and approval, and advises on legal matters involving securities trading and listings. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively with more senior attorneys, incorporate their guidance, and learn the regulatory frameworks governing Cboe’s businesses. The role also supports compliance with the legal and regulatory obligations of operating national securities exchanges and helps modernize Legal workflows through responsible adoption of AI, automation, and other tools. This role follows a four-day-in-office work model.

Requirements

Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant work experience.
Strong legal writing and analytical skills, including experience drafting regulatory filings.
Working knowledge of fundamental equities market structure terminology and on-exchange equities trading, with willingness to deepen knowledge of the associated legal and regulatory frameworks.
Basic understanding of market data and access solutions and the ETP regulatory framework, including SEC Rule 6c-11, or willingness to develop that understanding.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, complete assigned tasks, and work under the supervision of more senior attorneys.
Strong motivation, attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.
Ability to collaborate across business, technology, operations, compliance, regulatory, and legal teams.
Experience interacting with regulators, or a strong desire to develop those skills under the direction of more senior attorneys.
Proficiency in using AI to streamline legal tasks such as summarizing industry rule proposals, comment letters, regulatory rules, laws, and regulations.
Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate.
Licensed to practice law.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience at a law firm, financial services firm, or financial market regulator.
Experience interacting with regulators.

Responsibilities

Review and draft rules and rule filings for applicable regulators, explaining the purpose and basis of those rules.
Steer rule changes through internal corporate and external regulator review and approval processes.
Partner with U.S. securities businesses, in conjunction with more senior attorneys, to support growth through legal counsel and innovative thinking.
Monitor new and existing regulations and business initiatives and work with senior legal leaders to provide legal and regulatory advice.
Provide legal support for compliance with requirements applicable to national securities exchanges, including exchange membership and services and products offered by Cboe’s U.S. equities exchanges.
Provide legal guidance relating to regulatory requests, exams, inspections, and similar matters involving Cboe’s U.S. securities exchanges.
Support other functions across Cboe, including Compliance, Regulatory, Technology, Operations, Risk, Market Policy & Government Affairs, Billing, and Finance.
Help maintain legal and regulatory compliance and promote a culture of compliance with requirements for operating a national securities exchange.
Respond to general legal matters, including securities trading and corporate law issues.
Review regulatory and informational publications and provide other 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 tools and technology while fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and responsible use of emerging capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive compensation, with 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, and transportation expenses.
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 to other fitness centers.