Sr. Counsel, Foreign Jurisdiction Specialist

Job Description: Role Overview Cboe is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal support to Cboe's import/export strategy and global business expansion efforts in non-US jurisdictions across the globe. This position will work collaboratively and creatively with internal business clients, other members of the Cboe Legal Division and outside counsel to help ensure all non-US sales and marketing activities are conducted appropriately and compliantly as Cboe continues expanding into new markets, or introducing new products to existing markets, in APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. This position will be located in Chicago, IL. To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model. Your responsibilities will be: Counsel senior internal business clients regarding legal and compliance frameworks for engaging in sales, marketing, and educational efforts (among other things) relating to Cboe's core proprietary products and other products and services in jurisdictions around the world. Serve as primary conduit for cross border legal and regulatory inquiries from key internal business clients, providing clear, risk-based guidance in a timely fashion to support Cboe's import/export strategy and its global business expansion efforts - all while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules and guidance. Oversee regulatory licensing processes in multiple jurisdictions, maintain ongoing reporting obligations associated with those licenses, and engage with non-US financial service regulators as necessary. Prepare application materials to request registrations for Cboe entities to engage in marketing activities in and/or to provide direct access from foreign jurisdictions. Manage updates and enhancements to internal library of guidance materials Design and deliver targeted internal training to strengthen business awareness of selling and marketing US products and services in foreign markets. Support the development or enhancement of templates and processes that increase efficiencies and enable clearer, more effective sharing of knowledge with internal stakeholders. Collaborate with other attorneys to evaluate novel international regulatory questions. Work closely with internal stakeholders to navigate complex jurisdiction-specific regulatory frameworks and support Cboe's- regulated entities to meet their legal and regulatory obligations globally. Assist with the administration and optimization of Cboe's knowledge management platform as well as the legal foreign jurisdiction budget. Assist in selecting and managing outside counsel work on foreign jurisdiction 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, by among other things, helping ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of operating regulated markets. The ideal candidate has: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including 1-2 years with a focus on options, futures, and/or other exchange traded derivative products. Previous employment at the CFTC or SEC or a trading venue or exchange is desirable.Experience with laws and regulations relating to US securities and/or commodities products, and a desire to be supporting all of Cboe's core businesses looking to be expanding outside the U.S. Experience supporting multinational corporations in multiple jurisdictions preferred. Willingness to be flexible and work with uncertain and new situations and think outside the box. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capable of working with a diverse team in multiple jurisdictions to navigate complex international regulatory issues. Willingness to connect with APAC/EU colleagues and outside counsel at morning and night hours on a regular basis, as needed. Ability to manage competing priorities and a diverse set of responsibilities. Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work with a high degree of independence. Education/License(s): Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate required. Licensed to practice law. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, project collaboration and knowledge management platforms including Confluence and Jira, as well as document management and other office technologies. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee in this role. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor. Nothing contained herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 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 given at any organization. Still, you should know what we offer: Medical Coverage Prescription Drug Coverage Additional Medical Benefit Dental Coverage Vision Coverage 401K or Pension Company Match Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Voluntary & Additional Benefits Paid Time Off 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 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 do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. #LI-CP1 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 $172,975-$223,850, 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.