Director, Assistant General Counsel

Cboe Global Markets

. Provide legal and regulatory support to Cboe’s U.S.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $233,750 - $343,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in U.S. securities regulations, including drafting regulatory filings and providing compliance support. Capable of collaborating cross-functionally to enhance legal processes and drive innovation in legal workflows.

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Legal WritingRegulatory FilingsEquities Market StructureCollaboration Across FunctionsProficiency in AI for Legal Tasks

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisDrafting RulesRegulatory ComplianceMarket Data SolutionsUnderstanding of SEC Rule 6c-11Securities Trading LawAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAnalytical AbilitiesInteracting with Regulators

Soft Skills

Self-Starter AttitudeHighly MotivatedAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaborative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAI for Legal Tasks

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorateLicensed to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

U.S. Securities BusinessesExchange Traded ProductsComplianceFinancial ServicesLegal SupportCorporate LawRegulatory ReviewMarket PolicyFinancial Market RegulatorCboe's U.S. Equities Exchanges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and regulatory support to Cboe’s U.S. securities businesses, primarily U.S. Market Data and Access Services and U.S. Exchange Traded Product Listings
Review and draft rules and rule filings for applicable regulators
Explain the purpose and basis of rules and steer rule changes through internal corporate and external regulatory review and approval processes
Partner with U.S. securities businesses to support growth through legal counsel and innovative thinking
Monitor new and existing regulations and business initiatives and provide legal and regulatory advice
Support compliance with requirements applicable to national securities exchanges, including exchange membership and services and products offered by Cboe’s U.S. equities exchanges
Provide legal guidance on regulatory requests, exams, inspections, and similar matters involving Cboe’s U.S. securities exchanges
Provide legal support to Compliance, Regulatory, Technology, Operations, Risk, Market Policy & Government Affairs, Billing, and Finance
Promote legal and regulatory compliance and a culture of compliance
Respond to general legal matters involving securities trading and corporate law
Review regulatory and informational publications
Provide other legal support for company activities
Help drive adoption of AI, automation, and improved workflows across Legal
Partner with teams to modernize core processes, strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and enhance scalability
Build team capabilities and support adoption of new tools and technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience, preferably at a law firm, a financial services firm or a financial market regulator
Strong legal writing and analytical skills
Experience drafting regulatory filings
Working knowledge of fundamental equities market structure terminology and on-exchange equities trading
Willingness to develop deeper understanding of applicable legal and regulatory frameworks
Basic understanding of market data and access solutions and the ETP regulatory framework, including SEC Rule 6c-11, or willingness to develop that understanding
Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and collaboratively under supervision of more senior attorneys
Highly motivated attitude, attention to detail, ability to organize a heavy workload, and excellent analytical abilities
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across businesses, technology and operations, compliance, regulatory, and legal teams
Experience interacting with regulators, or strong desire to develop those skills
Proficiency in using AI to streamline legal tasks such as summarizing rule proposals, comment letters, regulatory rules, laws, and regulations
Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate
Licensed to practice law
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
Leadership programs and career development initiatives
Annual incentive compensation
Participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs, where applicable