Assistant General Counsel - US Options & Regulatory

Cedar Cares, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 234,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

2:1 401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support its US options business by drafting rules and filings, and providing regulatory guidance. The role requires collaboration with compliance, technology, and operations teams to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience, strong writing, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, with a willingness to learn from senior attorneys and adapt to evolving frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate; licensed to practice law.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in law, finance, or regulation.
• Strong regulatory drafting and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft rules and rule filings for regulators.
• Provide legal/regulatory advice to the options business team.
• Coordinate with compliance, technology, and finance functions.
• Support AI adoption to streamline legal tasks and workflows.
• Develop team capabilities and adopt new tools responsibly.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Independence

Attention to detail

AI tools in law

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed attorney

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Cboe Global Markets is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support its US options business by drafting rules and filings, and providing regulatory guidance. The role requires collaboration with compliance, technology, and operations teams to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience, strong writing, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, with a willingness to learn from senior attorneys and adapt to evolving frameworks.