Employment Attorney (US) This role serves as a key legal partner to the global Human Resources team and business leaders, providing primary employment law support and strategic legal counsel across all US entities and locations. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in federal, state, and local labor and employment laws with practical business acumen to navigate complex workplace matters, mitigate legal risk, and support corporate initiatives. Principal Accountabilities Provide legal advice to HR and business leaders regarding all aspects of employment law (hiring, discipline, termination, wage & hour, reasonable accommodation, restrictive covenants, leaves of absence, employee benefits, employment policies and training). Manage external employment counsel in litigation, administrative charges (EEOC/state agencies), mediations, and arbitrations to ensure cost-effective, high-quality representation. Draft, review and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and third-party vendor contracts related to HR services. Monitor legislative developments, regulatory changes, and legal trends across relevant jurisdictions to ensure company compliance and update employee handbooks and policies accordingly. Conduct or oversee internal workplace investigations concerning allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or ethics violations, recommending appropriate remedial actions. Design and deliver training programs for managers and HR staff on key employment law topics, risk management, and workplace compliance standards. Qualifications & Requirements J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in Illinois or New York. 5+ years of dedicated US employment law experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house corporate legal department experience. In-depth understanding of US federal employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA) as well as multi-state employment regulations. Experience drafting, negotiating and implementing employment related agreements and policies. Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of advising executive stakeholders effectively. CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $160,600-$267,600. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents. CME Group: Where Futures are Made CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more. At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic. Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here. As the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group is where the world comes to manage risk. We enable clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes foreign exchange energy agricultural products and metals. We meet uncertainty and volatility with confidence and clarity, across the trading lifecycle and around the world. Hear more about our employee experience Get a look inside CME Group and see what makes us tick A rewarding career is only the beginning Best Place to Work Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Additionally, CME Group does not communicate with job applicants over Telegram. Learn more here. For U.S. employment, CME Group is legally required to validate a new hire’s employment eligibility by having them complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) companied with legally acceptable proof of identity and work authorization (as listed on the Form I-9). CME Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters below for more details. E-Verify Notice E-Verify Notice Español U.S. Right to Work Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice Español

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