Assistant General Counsel – Commercial Contracts

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts (vendor, sales, real estate, IP, licensing) and providing legal advice on regulatory matters and business initiatives.

Role type

Assistant General Counsel (Commercial Contracts)

Builds

Commercial agreements and contract management processes for a global financial market infrastructure provider

Domain

Financial services / Financial technology / Regulated markets

Required skills

Complex contract negotiation, contract law, intellectual property law, licensing law, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, contract lifecycle management, legal writing, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Financial services industry experience, derivatives markets knowledge, AI-enabled legal tools proficiency

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, contract lifecycle management systems, AI-enabled legal tools

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements across vendor, sales, real estate, and IP domains; advise business units on regulatory implications and legal risks; oversee contract management processes and template development; collaborate with stakeholders to align contract terms; manage outside counsel work on general corporate matters.

Seniority

Mid-Senior level, 10+ years experience

About cboe

Cboe is seeking a Director, Assistant General Counsel – Intellectual Property to provide legal support globally to all levels of the organization regarding intellectual property. This position will also provide legal support with respect to emerging risks, as well as other regulatory frameworks applicable to global exchange operators. In fulfilling these duties, this position will also collaborate with and manage outside counsel and other experts as necessary. Further, depending on the division’s needs and the individual’s interests, the position may also provide the opportunity to gain experi