Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets Attorney in Lenexa, KS

In-House

Lenexa, KS

Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets Attorney in Lenexa, KS

Attorney

8-10 yrs required

No

Assistant General Counsel, Director - Legal Counsel

H1: Join Cboe as an Assistant General Counsel and make an impact in the financial industry

H2: Apply your legal expertise to support Cboe's . options and equities exchanges

Cboe, a leading global financial markets company, is seeking an experienced attorney to join their team as an Assistant General Counsel. In this role, you will provide legal support to Cboe's . options and equities exchanges regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with and advise business and regulatory staff, provide legal guidance and advice on numerous issues, and oversee Cboe's market data and access services and options business lines.

As the Assistant General Counsel, you will have the following responsibilities:

- Review and draft rules and rule filings to the SEC to explain the purpose and basis of those rules
- Advise and provide legal support to business on regulatory matters, including the timing and likelihood of rule filing approvals
- Prepare complex comment letters, act as liaison between business and SEC in negotiating filings, and respond to inquiries from SEC staff
- Research complex, multi-dimensional issues and provide written memoranda related to legal issues pertaining to the company's services
- Steer rule changes through internal and external regulators' review and approval processes
- Counsel management by identifying issues, conducting research, and drafting documents
- Work with foreign legal counsel to obtain guidance regarding managing and promoting venues in foreign jurisdictions
- Provide legal counsel to the company during regulatory exams, inspections, and other matters
- Handle a number of other general legal matters
- Assist with various legal projects across the Legal Division and perform other duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution
- Member of applicable state bar
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably at a . securities exchange, the SEC, or a . broker-dealer, with a specialty related to securities exchange regulations or other securities regulatory matters

You will also need the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively interact with internal and external contacts
- Experience in drafting exchange rule filings and addressing exchange registration and regulatory matters is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to articulate complex concepts with the level of detail necessary for various regulatory filings and other written communications
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively in group situations, offer assistance and support to co-workers, balance team and individual responsibilities, exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, and give and welcome feedback
- Must be politically aware and able to develop business-led solutions while driving the risk management agenda
- Ability to effectively evaluate regulatory requirements, understand their impact on the business, and develop creative solutions
- Highly motivated, strategic, detail-oriented with the ability to proactively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities

Why Join Cboe?

Cboe offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where each team member is empowered to make an impact. They prioritize professional growth and diversity, encouraging their people to pursue ideas, challenge the status quo, and build their futures alongside Cboe's global mission. They are committed to providing the resources, mentorship, and opportunities for their employees to advance their careers in financial design.

Cboe also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- 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 their 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

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

They work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. As an engaged and excited team, they connect markets across borders and embrace growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cboe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates their employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

Salary Information:

The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $182,750-$225,750. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:

- 110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA
- 115%: Los Angeles CA,