Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory

Robinhood • Menlo Park, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Robinhood is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join our growing Regulatory legal team. We are looking for an attorney with experience in retail broker-dealer regulation who is excited to work at the intersection of regulation, technology, and finance. We are looking for a highly adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility and perseverance. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and support our mission to democratize finance for all. This role is based in our New York, NY; Washington DC; or Menlo Park, CA office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

Requirements

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 U.S. state bar
• 10+ years of legal practice experience specializing in advising retail broker-dealers
• Knowledge or expertise in the rules and regulations relevant to broker-dealers, including for example: sales practice rules, Reg BI, Form CRS, licensing and registration, communications with the public, and books and records
• Experience supporting different types of brokerage accounts, including for example, IRAs, trusts, and custodial accounts.
• Track record of developing practical solutions to novel problems
• Exceptional project management and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• In-house legal experience
• Experience at a federal or state financial regulatory agency
• Experience with finance, technology or start-up organizations
• Ability to provide practical, strategic and business-oriented legal advice
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time sensitive tasks and react to ever-shifting priorities
• Experience drafting comment letters, working with industry trade groups, and engaging in rulemaking and legislative advocacy efforts
• Experience working with options, privacy, advisory, and cryptocurrency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Navigate complex regulatory frameworks to help the business design innovative financial products and services
• Identify and draft necessary changes to the firm's systems and procedures to meet the requirements of new rules/regulations
• Engage with regulators, including the SEC and FINRA, and other external parties
• Draft agreements, policies and procedures, disclosures, account documentation and website materials
• Review marketing materials, advertisements, and other communications with the public
• Resolve customer account issues related to estates, bankruptcies, powers of attorney, and related matters.
• Monitor SEC/FINRA and SRO rule developments and making resulting recommendations
• Research securities and brokerage questions and providing legal analysis and recommendations
• Partner cross-functionally with teams including litigation, compliance, product and government affairs

Benefits

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree