Director, Assistant General Counsel

Cboe Global Markets•Chicago, IL

1d•$233,750 - $343,750•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, guides rule changes through internal and external review and approval processes, and advises on legal matters involving securities trading, securities listings, and corporate law. The position works with senior attorneys and business partners in a highly regulated environment and requires learning and navigating the regulatory frameworks applicable to Cboe’s businesses. The role also supports compliance with requirements for national securities exchanges, including exchange membership and products and services offered by Cboe’s U.S. equities exchanges. It provides legal guidance on regulatory requests, exams, inspections, and related matters, and supports functions across Cboe, including Compliance, Regulatory, Technology, Operations, Risk, Market Policy & Government Affairs, Billing, and Finance. The position additionally helps advance responsible adoption of AI, automation, and improved workflows across Legal, and supports team capability-building and continuous improvement. This role follows a four-day-in-office work model. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. The anticipated U.S. base salary range is $233,750–$343,750. The role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe’s long-term equity programs.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant work experience; the posting specifies a preferred range of 8–10 years.
Strong legal writing and analytical skills, with experience drafting regulatory filings.
Working knowledge of fundamental equities market-structure terminology and on-exchange equities trading, and willingness to deepen understanding of these areas and applicable 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.
Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently or collaboratively as circumstances dictate, including under the supervision of more senior attorneys.
High motivation, attention to detail, ability to proactively organize a heavy workload, and excellent analytical abilities.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with business, technology and 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 using AI to streamline legal tasks such as summarizing industry rule proposals, comment letters, and regulatory rules, laws, and regulations.
Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate.
Licensed to practice law.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer 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 the rules.
Steer rule changes through internal corporate and external regulator review and approval processes.
Partner with U.S. securities businesses, alongside more senior attorneys, to provide legal counsel and support business growth.
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, examinations, inspections, and similar matters involving Cboe’s U.S. securities exchanges.
Provide legal support to functions across Cboe, including Compliance, Regulatory, Technology, Operations, Risk, Market Policy & Government Affairs, Billing, and Finance.
Maintain high standards of legal and regulatory compliance and promote a culture of compliance, including helping ensure compliance with requirements for operating a national securities exchange.
Respond to general legal matters, including matters related to securities trading and corporate law.
Review regulatory and informational publications.
Provide other legal support for company activities.
Help drive adoption of AI, automation, and improved workflows across Legal in partnership with teams to modernize processes, strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and enhance scalability.
Help build team capabilities and support leaders in adopting tools and technology, fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and responsible use of emerging capabilities.

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages, 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 access to telemedicine and mental health services.
401(k) match of 2:1, 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 to give back to communities.
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.