Assistant General Counsel - M&A, Strategic Transactions

Job Description:

Building trusted markets — powered by our people. 

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 associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.  

Cboe is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to lead legal support for Cboe’s strategic transactional activity.  Cboe operates in a highly regulated environment and, in addition to expertise in strategic transactions, the successful candidate will need the willingness and capability to learn the various regulatory frameworks that apply and navigate them responsibly in the performance of this role. This position is based in Chicago, Illinois. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Perform a combination of the functions listed below.  Particular day-to-day functions may vary among certain of the following functions depending upon priorities at that time. 

• Lead all legal elements of acquisitions, dispositions, investments, joint ventures and partnerships, including legal elements of transaction analysis, structuring and diligence; agreement drafting and negotiation; and transaction execution and integration.
• Provide legal advice and support in exploring, negotiating and executing new strategic partnerships and commercial relationships.

• Provide legal support in managing Cboe’s strategic investment portfolio, including ongoing governance and management of such investments and modifications to or exits from such investments as applicable.

• Support Cboe’s governance processes for strategic transactional matters, including as necessary planning internal approval processes and preparing board and other internal approval materials.
• Coordinate advice and input from other Cboe attorneys (e.g., IP, employment, securities regulatory, etc.) and departments (e.g. finance, tax, HR, etc.) regarding the strategic matters referenced above.
• Provide legal advice and support to Enterprise Strategy and Corporate Development function on strategic transactional matters.

• Handle other legal matters from time to time as needed, which could include, among other things, providing legal and contract support for new commercial initiatives or supporting corporate governance and general corporate matters. 

• Assist with various legal projects across the Legal Division and perform other duties as assigned. 

• Maintain high standards of legal and regulatory compliance and promote a culture of compliance. 

Experience: 

Minimum of [8] years of relevant legal experience at a large or mid-size law firm (preferably serving public company clients) and/or at a public company. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Significant experience structuring complex strategic transactions and negotiating legal elements of such transactions with sophisticated counterparties.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex corporate transactional legal agreements and documents.
• Sophisticated knowledge of relevant areas of law, including state corporation laws and contract law and working knowledge of other relevant areas of law such as antitrust, employment and IP.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to express complex subject matter in an accurate, clear, and straightforward manner. 
• Experience directly and effectively advising senior businesspeople on strategic matters.
• Familiarity with public company governance and disclosure requirements.
• Experience in the financial services industry or other highly regulated industry preferred.
• Ability to develop strategic solutions to legal problems and communicate to business effectively. 
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively interact with internal and external contacts. 
• Ability to work independently and to work cooperatively in group situations; offer assistance and support to co-workers; balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments; strong time management experience and skills; and ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality, to adjust to changes in priorities and situations, and to meet deadlines. 

Education/License(s): 

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate. 

• Licensed to practice law. 

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

Compensation and Benefits

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 associates’ 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 associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status 

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only)

At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market‑informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $261,800-$338,800, with actual compensation determined by job‑related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location.

This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs.

Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at CBOE.​
 

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.