Director, Associate General Counsel

ICE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) seeks an Associate General Counsel to partner on ICE's proprietary exchange data business. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and sits within ICE's Global GC organization, offering high visibility to C-suite and SVP-level leaders.

The attorney will lead licensing, regulatory compliance, and emerging tech initiatives, including AI governance and digital assets, across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent legal qualification; admission to the bar in NY, England & Wales, or another relevant jurisdiction.
• 8–12+ years of legal experience with focus on commercial licensing, financial products, or capital markets.
• Demonstrated expertise in derivative exchange markets and regulatory regimes (CFTC, FCA, ESMA, SEC).
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial license agreements, including data, product, and software licenses.
• Experience advising senior executives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial licensing transactions supporting ICE's exchange data business.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage product licenses for exchange-traded products and data feeds.
• Advise on software license agreements governing technology platforms and delivery infrastructure.
• Structure and manage multi-party licensing arrangements with exchanges, data vendors, and clients.
• Provide regulatory counsel on CFTC, FCA, ESMA, and SEC frameworks; monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Commercial licensing

Regulatory affairs

AI governance

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Purpose

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Associate General Counsel to serve as the primary legal partner supporting ICE's global proprietary exchange data business. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel and operating within the parent company's General Counsel organization, this is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role with direct exposure to the General Counsel, C‑suite executives, and SVP‑level business leaders.

Overview

This attorney will lead commercial licensing matters across ICE's exchange data product suite, navigate complex regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions, and play an active role in emerging areas including digital assets and AI‑driven legal operations.

Responsibilities

• Commercial & Licensing
  • Serve as lead counsel for all commercial license transactions supporting ICE's global proprietary exchange data business.
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage product licenses for exchange‑traded products (ETPs), including index, benchmark, and data feed agreements.
  • Advise on software license agreements governing technology platforms and delivery infrastructure for exchange data products.
  • Structure and execute complex, multi‑party licensing arrangements with exchanges, data vendors, institutional clients, and technology partners.
• Regulatory & Compliance
  • Provide substantive legal counsel on regulatory matters impacting exchange data and derivative markets, with emphasis on CFTC, FCA, ESMA, and SEC frameworks.
  • Monitor evolving regulatory developments and translate implications for business and product strategies.
  • Partner with compliance teams to ensure data licensing practices adhere to applicable exchange rules, market data policies, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Emerging Technologies
  • Advise on legal and regulatory considerations for innovative products in the digital assets and cryptocurrency space.
  • Partner with business and technology teams on the creation, deployment, and governance of AI tools designed to streamline legal operations and workflows.
  • Identify and manage legal risks associated with AI‑generated outputs, data provenance, and automated decision‑making in commercial contexts.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
  • Engage directly with senior business leaders, including C‑suite and SVP‑level executives, providing clear, actionable legal guidance.
  • Collaborate with internal legal colleagues across corporate, IP, regulatory, and technology law practices.
  • Manage outside counsel relationships and associated budgets as needed.

Knowledge And Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification; admission to the bar in New York, England & Wales, or another relevant jurisdiction.
• 8–12+ years of legal experience with a substantive focus on commercial licensing, financial products, or capital markets.
• Demonstrated expertise in derivative exchange markets and a working knowledge of CFTC, FCA, ESMA, and SEC regulatory regimes.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial license agreements, including data, product, and software licenses.
• Experience advising senior business executives in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment.

Preferred Knowledge And Experience

• In‑house counsel experience at a financial exchange, market data business, or financial technology firm.
• Familiarity with digital assets, crypto market structure, or tokenized financial products.
• Experience with AI governance frameworks, technology licensing, or data rights in the context of machine learning.
• Dual qualification or cross‑border practice experience (US and UK/EU).

Core Competencies

• Commercial acumen with ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex legal issues for non‑legal audiences.
• Executive presence and credibility with C‑suite and senior stakeholders.
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability in emerging technology and regulatory landscapes.
• Collaborative team player with ability to work independently across time zones.

New York Base Salary Range

The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $210,000 - $260,000 USD. The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation. While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full‑time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.