Senior Counsel (FX)

Cboe Global Markets•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Building trusted markets — powered by our people. At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities. Cboe is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal support to Cboe’s Global FX business conducted by Cboe FX Markets, LLC (Cboe FX), Cboe SEF, LLC, a swap execution facility (SEF) regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and Cboe Fixed Income Markets, LLC, a broker-dealer regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and FINRA (collectively, Global FX). As a regulated entity, Global FX operates in a highly regulated environment and compliance by Global FX with its legal and regulatory obligations is paramount in the conduct of its business. This position is in New York, NY or Chicago, Illinois. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform a combination of the functions listed below. Particular day-to-day functions may vary among certain of the following functions depending upon priorities at that time.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including 1-2 years with a focus on fixed income, FX, futures, securities, and/or other exchange traded derivative products.
Strong writing skills and the ability to express complex subject matter in an accurate, clear, and straightforward manner.
Ability to develop strategic solutions to legal problems and communicate to business effectively.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively interact with internal and external contacts.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to articulate complex concepts with the level of detail that is necessary for various regulatory filings and other written communications.
Working knowledge in one or more of the following legal areas: fixed income, FX, futures, securities, and/or derivatives laws and regulations.
Ability to work independently and to work cooperatively in group situations; offer assistance and support to co-workers; balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback.
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments; strong time management experience and skills; and ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality, to adjust to changes in priorities and situations, and to meet deadlines.
Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate.
Licensed to practice law.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Co-Pilot, as well as document management and other office technologies.

Nice To Haves

Previous employment at the CFTC or SEC or a trading venue or exchange is desirable.
Experience in drafting rule filings as well as a working knowledge of the fixed income, FX, futures, securities, and/or derivatives markets and of the broader financial markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft client agreements.
Draft Cboe SEF rules and rule filings to the CFTC to explain the purpose and basis of those rules.
Assist with regulatory compliance issues related to a U.S. broker dealer with relevant regulators and government authorities, such as the SEC and FINRA.
Draft and review Global FX user documentation, notices, website materials, sales, marketing, policies and procedures, and other documents and materials relating to the operation and services of Global FX.
Draft required Global FX submissions and reports to the SEC, CFTC and other regulatory agencies.
Provide legal support to Cboe staff, including providing guidance regarding Global FX rules and applicable law and regulation relating to the functions of Global FX, Global FX services, and Global FX business initiatives.
Monitor for changes in legal requirements applicable to Global FX or that could have potential impact in relation to Global FX ’s business.
Provide legal support for functions relating to compliance with the requirements applicable to Global FX and Global FX services.
Provide legal guidance relating to regulatory requests, exams, inspections, and/or similar matters involving Global FX.
Draft comment letters and regulatory proposals to the SEC, CFTC and other regulatory agencies, including regarding proposed regulations and proposed self-regulatory organization (SRO) rules.
Conduct legal research related to the federal laws and regulations relating to fixed income, FX, and swaps and the rules of other SROs and provide analysis and recommendations based on that research.
Assist with various legal projects across the Legal Division and perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain high standards of legal and regulatory compliance and promote a culture of compliance, by among other things, helping ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of operating regulated markets.

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers