Legal Intern

Cboe Global Markets•Chicago, IL

7d•$22 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Cboe Global Markets’ Legal team is hiring a Legal Intern to support its U.S. Legal team. The team advises Cboe business lines on existing and new exchange-traded products and services and provides corporate legal support. Because Cboe is a regulated entity, compliance with legal and regulatory obligations is central to its business. The internship involves contributing to the Legal team’s day-to-day activities and projects while learning about financial products, regulation, and Cboe’s business. The internship runs from June to August. Interns work five days per week in the office at one of Cboe’s offices in Chicago, Kansas City, or New York City. The program includes a final presentation and retreat. Interns also have the opportunity to learn about exchange technology and operations through Options Institute courses and to develop, learn, and network.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a J.D. program at an accredited institution and have completed at least one year of law school.
Must not be scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Sound professional judgment.
Practical understanding of and experience with requirements relating to confidential documents and information.
Self-starter and strong team player.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship.
Able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment.

Responsibilities

Assist and support Cboe attorneys with their daily responsibilities, including matters related to financial products regulation, contract drafting, licensing, and corporate governance.
Assist with preparing and submitting documents, including proposed exchange rule changes and other filings, to the SEC, CFTC, and other regulators.
Conduct legal research on equities, options, futures, digital assets, and foreign exchange regulation, market structure, trading, foreign-jurisdiction access, and related issues.