Commercial Contracts Counsel — Assistant General Counsel

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

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