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At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

Cboe is seeking a Listings Assistant General Counsel, Director

As a team, the legal department is responsible for handling all legal matters for the Company including regulatory filings, SEC and CFTC compliance, contract drafting/review, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, disputes, litigation, etc.

Your responsibilities will be:

Manage specialized knowledge to support national securities exchanges regulated by the SEC, with a particular focus on exchange rules and filings and initiatives to support exchange-traded products (“ETPs”) listed and traded on Cboe’s listing market.

• Develop and draft rule filings and SEC regulatory filings, articulating clear rationales and objectives for proposed changes, and seek regulatory approval of these filings.

• Cultivate and nurture strategic relationships with legal counsel representing ETP issuers

• Work with the ETP Listings business leadership to drive growth in the ETP listings business by providing expert legal counsel and innovative thinking

• Prepare complex comment letters and help to respond to regulatory inquiries

• Provide advice on legal and regulatory issues resulting from new and existing regulations and business initiatives

• Counsel senior management by identifying issues, conducting research and drafting documents

• Respond to other general legal matters including those related to securities trading and corporate law issues

• Review regulatory and informational publications

• Monitor new domestic and international regulatory developments that directly or indirectly impact the company

• Provide legal counsel to the company in connection with regulatory exams, inspections and other matters

• Other legal support for company activities

The ideal candidate has:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience working at a law firm of at a corporation, with a specialty related to securities exchange regulations, other securities regulatory matters or related fields of law.

• Previous employment at the SEC or a futures or securities exchange is desirable

• Must be able to develop business-led solutions while driving the risk management agenda

• Ability to effectively evaluate contractual and regulatory requirements, understand their impact on the business, and develop creative solutions

• Highly motivated, strategic, detail-oriented with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional business and legal team members and outside counsel

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate required (from an accredited institution)

• Member of applicable state bar

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies

• Experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and crypto assets a plus, but not required

Why Join Cboe?

At Cboe, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where each team member is empowered to make an impact. We prioritize professional growth and diversity, encouraging our people to pursue ideas, challenge the status quo, and build their futures alongside Cboe’s global mission. We are committed to providing the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to advance your career in financial design.

If you’re excited about contributing to the next generation of financial platforms, let’s shape the future together.

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• 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
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
• 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

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• 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

More About Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

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