What are the responsibilities and job description for the SVP, Chief Legal Officer - North American Securities position at Cboe Global Markets, Inc.?

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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 a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) for our North American Securities business, reporting to our EVP, General Counsel. The CLO will lead the legal operations for Cboe’s six U.S. securities exchanges and Canadian subsidiaries, providing strategic oversight and legal guidance. The CLO will manage a team of experienced attorneys, focused on compliance with securities and derivatives laws and regulations. This role involves engaging with regulators on rule changes, new business initiatives, and regulatory inspections, while offering legal support across various internal divisions, including derivatives, equity markets, technology, and data services.

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.

Oversee and manage the legal needs of Cboe Global Markets’ six U.S. securities exchanges, supported by a team of experienced attorneys.
Oversee the legal services provided to Cboe Global Markets’ Canadian subsidiaries, including the MATCHNow trading platform, by experienced in-country counsel.
Manage relationships with regulators of Cboe’s North American trading market businesses; engage with regulators on changes to exchange rules, new business initiatives, and other legal matters; manage legal support to compliance and regulatory functions relating to regulatory inspections and examinations and regulatory interpretations and guidance.
Provide legal support and guidance to relevant internal divisions (including derivatives, equities, derivatives strategy, technology / operations and data and access solutions) regarding rules and applicable laws and regulations relating to the functions of Cboe’s U.S. securities exchanges and Canadian subsidiaries.
Support new North American trading market business initiatives and acquisitions with legal analysis, advice and other support.
Work collaboratively with, and provide ongoing guidance, support and legal advice to, senior management and the boards of directors of Cboe’s U.S. securities exchanges and Canadian subsidiaries.
Advise and counsel Cboe’s senior management team on complex and sensitive matters related to North American trading market regulation, as needed.
Collaborate with senior members of the Legal Division, in-country counsel, and local and international Cboe business leaders related to the provision of legal support for the day-to-day North American securities business.
Manage, coach and contribute to the professional development of a team of experienced attorneys covering various aspects of Cboe’s North American securities business; ensure team delivers efficient and effective legal services.
Serve as a senior member of the Cboe legal division, providing input, guidance and leadership on department goals, policies, activities and culture.
Handle a number of other legal matters, which could include, among other things, providing legal support related to other Cboe product asset classes.
Assist with various legal projects across the Legal Division and perform other duties as assigned.

Experience :

Minimum of 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney focused on securities or derivatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Strong leadership skills and the development of collaborative teams; experience managing and developing a group of experienced attorneys.

Strong writing skills and the ability to express complex subject matter in an accurate, clear, and straightforward manner.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively interact with internal and external contacts.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to articulate complex concepts with the level of detail that is necessary for various regulatory filings and other written communications.

Experience interacting with securities regulators; extensive knowledge of regulatory inspection and examination processes (as conducted by regulators) and how to manage regulator relationships; and demonstrated ability to understand and assess regulatory agendas.

Experience advising and counseling senior management on complex matters relating trading regulation.

Understanding of governance and control frameworks and ability to work with relevant functions and stakeholders to monitor effectiveness of those frameworks; and experience establishing and strengthening corporate structure, organization design, and governance to mitigate risk, liability, and ensure transparency to relevant stakeholders and regulators.

Advanced knowledge of securities and derivatives laws and regulations.

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.

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

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) :

JD degree required.

Licensed to practice law.

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

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