Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Cboe Services Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Contracts to lead end-to-end negotiations, drafting, and execution of complex vendor, sales, real estate, IP, and data-licensing agreements. You will ensure regulatory alignment and manage contract processes across the business.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to the Illinois bar, and has 10+ years of experience in law firms or in-house legal, preferably within financial technology, guiding

Qualifications

• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of contract law, IP licensing, privacy, and data protection.
• Experience managing outside counsel and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end negotiation, drafting and execution of highly complex commercial agreements.
• Advise on policies relating to contracting and data licensing; review notices and marketing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand regulatory implications of initiatives.
• Align contract terms with business needs and negotiation strategy.
• Identify legal risks and provide mitigants; stay updated on law changes.
• Oversee contract management, templates, policies and processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and working groups as needed.
• Assist in managing outside counsel on general corporate matters.
• Provide other legal support and promote compliance culture.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Legal research

Regulatory understanding

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Building trusted markets - powered by our people

About Cboe Global Markets

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 meaningful 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. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.

Location Overview

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it's a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River.

With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.

Role Overview

The Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Contracts will be primarily focused on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of complex commercial contracts, including vendor, sales, real estate, intellectual property, and market data licensing agreements, as well as overseeing effective contract management processes. This individual may also provide commercial and other legal advice to business and functional areas within Cboe, including marketing and our options educational function. Many functions of the position will be performed on behalf of regulated Cboe entities; accordingly, the successful candidate will need to be familiar with, or interested and capable of learning, key facets of the regulatory environment in which Cboe's businesses operate. Compliance by Cboe with its legal and regulatory obligations is paramount in the conduct of its business. This position is in Chicago, Illinois.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Own end-to-end negotiation, drafting and execution of highly complex commercial agreements across five main areas: complex vendor agreements supporting global operations; strategic sales and licensing contracts related to software, market data and analytics and related areas; real estate leases and related build-out agreements; IP licensing and joint development agreements; and other agreements as needed.
• Advise on Cboe policies and procedures relating to contracting as well as data licensing and related matters, review customer notices, and conduct marketing reviews as needed.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to understand regulatory implications of business initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align contract terms and negotiation strategy.
• Identify. and advise the business on, the legal risks of proposed business initiatives, applying a risk-based framework, and providing guidance on potential mitigants.
• Stay up to date with changes in law and business that could impact the Company's contractual obligations and rights.
• Oversee the contract management process and advise on the development or enhancement of templates, policies, and processes to help create new efficiencies in the contracting process.
• 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.

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate required (from an accredited institution).
• Member of Illinois state bar or otherwise authorized to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum 10 years of directly related experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department (preferably in the financial or financial technology industry).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Working knowledge of