Job Purpose
The Deputy General Counsel position will be responsible for oversight of the legal function at ICE Clear Credit, working closely with the ICE Clear Credit General Counsel to ensure comprehensive legal and regulatory support across the organization. This role will involve oversight of legal and regulatory matters such as corporate governance, maintenance of rules, policies and procedures, communication with Clearing Participants and board members and regulatory filings. This role will involve managing legal risks, providing sound legal advice, and leading the legal function to address complex legal and regulatory matters for a highly regulated, systemically important financial institution. The Deputy General Counsel will serve as a key partner in ICE Clear Credit’s corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the General Counsel and executive team to develop and execute the company’s legal strategy.
- Provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, securities and derivatives regulation, and compliance.
- Support the General Counsel in overseeing corporate governance practices, including board of director and committee activities, policies and reporting obligations.
- Oversee and execute the preparation, organization, filing and negotiation of a wide range of regulatory filings and registrations.
- Oversee and execute the drafting, negotiation and management of key financial markets contracts.
- Assist with monitoring industry regulatory developments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree, JD and Bar Admission;
- 7-10 years of legal experience, with significant time spent in a corporate legal department, financial market infrastructure legal department, regulatory agency or law firm.
- Work experience with clearing house, exchange, brokerage, regulatory agency, bank or other financial services company or law firm preferred;
- Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills;
- Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and work independently with confidential and sensitive information;
- Securities, swaps, futures or derivatives experience a plus.
Schedule
This role offers work from home flexibility of one day per week.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.