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CBRE · 10 hours ago

Senior Counsel (FX)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$157K/yr - $194K/yr

4+ years exp

Cboe Global Markets is a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, and they are seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal support to their Global FX business. The role involves negotiating client agreements, drafting regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations in a highly regulated environment.

CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft client agreements

Draft Cboe SEF rules and rule filings to the CFTC to explain the purpose and basis of those rules

Assist with regulatory compliance issues related to a U.S. broker dealer with relevant regulators and government authorities, such as the SEC and FINRA

Draft and review Global FX user documentation, notices, website materials, sales, marketing, policies and procedures, and other documents and materials relating to the operation and services of Global FX

Draft required Global FX submissions and reports to the SEC, CFTC and other regulatory agencies

Provide legal support to Cboe staff, including providing guidance regarding Global FX rules and applicable law and regulation relating to the functions of Global FX, Global FX services, and Global FX business initiatives

Monitor for changes in legal requirements applicable to Global FX or that could have potential impact in relation to Global FX ’s business

Provide legal support for functions relating to compliance with the requirements applicable to Global FX and Global FX services

Provide legal guidance relating to regulatory requests, exams, inspections, and/or similar matters involving Global FX

Draft comment letters and regulatory proposals to the SEC, CFTC and other regulatory agencies, including regarding proposed regulations and proposed self-regulatory organization (SRO) rules

Conduct legal research related to the federal laws and regulations relating to fixed income, FX, and swaps and the rules of other SROs and provide analysis and recommendations based on that research

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

Qualification

Legal support for FXRegulatory compliance knowledgeDrafting rule filingsFixed income knowledgeSecurities law knowledgeDerivatives law knowledgeStrategic problem solvingComputer proficiencyLegal researchWriting skillsEffective communicationAttention to detailTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Minimum of 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including 1-2 years with a focus on fixed income, FX, futures, securities, and/or other exchange traded derivative products

Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate

Licensed to practice law

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Co-Pilot, as well as document management and other office technologies

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

Ability to develop strategic solutions to legal problems and communicate to business effectively

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

Working knowledge in one or more of the following legal areas: fixed income, FX, futures, securities, and/or 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

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

Preferred

Previous employment at the CFTC or SEC or a trading venue or exchange is desirable

Experience in drafting rule filings as well as a working knowledge of the fixed income, FX, futures, securities, and/or derivatives markets and of the broader financial markets is a plus