Senior Commercial Counsel, Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 215,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual incentive

2:1 401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site gym

Stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Commercial Contracts in Chicago, IL.

The role focuses on reviewing, drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements across multiple domains, and supervising contract management with an emphasis on regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a JD, Illinois bar admission, and at least 10 years in a law firm or corporate setting, with strong writing and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate required.
• Member of Illinois state bar or authorized to practice in Illinois.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in law firm or in-house legal department.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end negotiation, drafting and execution of complex commercial agreements across vendor, sales, real estate, IP licensing and related areas.
• Advise on contracting policies, data licensing matters, and marketing reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contract terms with business needs.
• Identify legal risks and provide pragmatic mitigants.
• Oversee contract management processes and improve templates and workflows.
• Manage outside counsel on general corporate matters.
• Provide other legal support and ensure compliance.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Contract negotiation

Legal writing

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Juris Doctorate

Illinois bar

Tools

DocuSign

Contract lifecycle management

Office suite

AI-enabled legal tools

Job description

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Commercial Contracts in Chicago, IL.

The role focuses on reviewing, drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements across multiple domains, and supervising contract management with an emphasis on regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a JD, Illinois bar admission, and at least 10 years in a law firm or corporate setting, with strong writing and stakeholder skills.