Chicago Board Options Exchange

Chicago Board Options Exchange

Director, Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property

Chicago, IL · Director

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About the role

  • We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy.
  • As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to "go for it" and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level.

Responsibilities

  • Protect, manage, and leverage Cboe intellectual property (IP) with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other means through the development and execution of comprehensive IP strategies aligned with Cboe business objectives, priorities, and risk tolerance while supporting innovation in a highly regulated environment, by among other things:
  • Developing and implementing IP-related policies and processes.
  • Partner across the organization to support the IP program and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders involved in IP-related matters.
  • Support Cboe's IP initiatives, including protection of inventions, marketing review, competitive landscape analysis, and response to fraudulent or impermissible use of Cboe IP.
  • Perform a combination of the following functions.
  • Assist with management of outside counsel and collaborate with Cboe stakeholders on IP protection and portfolio management (e.g., invention harvesting, prosecution and maintenance, portfolio optimization, risk assessment, and regulatory reporting).
  • Maintain fluency with domestic and international IP laws and regulations impacting Cboe as a financial institution.
  • As needed, provide business and risk partners strategic legal counsel that not only meets current requirements, but anticipates changes (to law and/or technology) to better maintain business flexibility and efficiency.
  • Provide legal support in respect of other areas of emerging risk, such as sanctions and trade controls, anti-money laundering rules and regulations, compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other similar areas requiring coordinated and company-wide compliance programs.
  • Assist with various legal projects across the Legal Division and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience as a registered attorney, of which at least 5 years must be experience as a patent attorney supporting technology-driven businesses, with a focus on software and other technology.
  • Experience with intellectual property, particularly patents, related to and previous employment with highly regulated institutions, including financial institutions, is desirable.
  • Prior employment in financial services, experience with IP litigation and administrative proceedings, and familiarity with international intellectual property laws.
  • Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies.

Skills

  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and in interactions with internal and external contacts.
  • Sophisticated knowledge of U.S. intellectual property laws related to patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets (EU is a plus).
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Member in good standing of at least one state bar association.
  • Building trusted markets - powered by our people
  • Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge.
  • Location Overview
  • Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it's a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities.
  • This position is in Chicago, Illinois.

Compensation

  • 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 Heal

Benefits

  • and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets
  • 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.
  • Some of our associates' favorite benefits and perks include:

Company info

  • We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

Equal 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.
  • 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)

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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