Assistant General Counsel Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Member of the Illinois state bar or otherwise authorized to practice law in Illinois.
• At least 10 years of directly related experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements with sophisticated counterparties.
• Sophisticated knowledge of contract law and relevant substantive legal areas, including intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and data protection.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, and experience with contract lifecycle management, e-signature tools such as DocuSign, AI-enabled legal tools, document management, and other office technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand complex contractual issues, assess risk, and provide pragmatic recommendations to all levels of management.
• Strong writing skills and ability to express complex subject matter accurately, clearly, and straightforwardly.
• Experience advising senior business leaders effectively and directly, developing strategic solutions to legal problems, and communicating them effectively to the business.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and interact effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to manage a high volume of contracts in a fast-paced environment while maintaining turnaround times, and work effectively with senior leaders in sales, procurement, product, and marketing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments, independently manage multiple time-sensitive projects accurately and with quality, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively on a team, support colleagues, balance team and individual responsibilities, remain objective and open to others’ views, and give and welcome feedback.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the financial or financial technology industry.
• Working knowledge of the securities industry, financial markets, and/or derivatives markets.
• Experience in the financial services industry or another highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including global vendor agreements; strategic sales and licensing contracts for software, market data, analytics, and related areas; real estate leases and build-out agreements; intellectual property licensing and joint development agreements; and other agreements as needed.
• Advise on Cboe contracting policies and procedures, data licensing, and related matters; review customer notices and conduct marketing reviews as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand regulatory implications of business initiatives.
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align contract terms and negotiation strategies.
• Identify and advise the business on legal risks of proposed initiatives, using a risk-based framework and recommending potential mitigants.
• Stay current with changes in law and business that could affect the Company’s contractual obligations and rights.
• Oversee the contract management process and advise on developing or enhancing templates, policies, and processes to improve contracting efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and working groups as needed.
• Assist in managing outside counsel work on general corporate matters.
• Provide other legal support for Company activities.
• Maintain high standards of legal and regulatory compliance and promote a culture of compliance.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor; management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities.

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.
• 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.
• Generous charitable giving company match.
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
• On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers.