Sr. Counsel - Contracts
Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Counsel, Contracts, will be focused on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, including commercial contracts. This individual will also be expected to handle several other general corporate legal matters. This position is in Chicago, Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including services agreements, license agreements, technology agreements, marketing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, lease agreements and other agreement types.
- Provide legal advice and guidance on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and other legal matters related to contracts.
- Stay up to date with changes in law and business that could impact the Companys contractual obligations and rights.
- Assist in the development or enhancement of templates, policies, and processes to help create efficiencies in the contracting process.
- Assist in managing outside counsel work on general corporate matters.
- Other legal support for Company activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate required (from an accredited institution).
- Member of Illinois state bar or otherwise authorized to practice law in Illinois.
- Minimum 5 years of directly related experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Knowledge of relevant substantive legal areas, including intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and data protection.
- Working knowledge of general securities industry, financial markets and/or derivatives markets preferred.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to understand complex contractual issues, assess risk and provide pragmatic recommendations to all levels of management.
- Ability to independently manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
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 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
Were reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. Were 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. Were 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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