Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Washington, DCJoin a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.With growth as the top priority...The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.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.The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.What you’ll do

Navigate complex regulatory frameworks to help the business design innovative financial products and servicesIdentify and draft necessary changes to the firm's systems and procedures to meet the requirements of new rules/regulationsEngage with regulators, including the SEC and FINRA, and other external partiesDraft agreements, policies and procedures, disclosures, account documentation and website materialsReview marketing materials, advertisements, and other communications with the publicResolve customer account issues related to estates, bankruptcies, powers of attorney, and related matters.Monitor SEC/FINRA and SRO rule developments and making resulting recommendationsResearch securities and brokerage questions and providing legal analysis and recommendationsPartner cross-functionally with teams including litigation, compliance, product and government affairsWhat you bring

J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 U.S. state bar10+ years of legal practice experience specializing in advising retail broker-dealersKnowledge 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 recordsExperience supporting different types of brokerage accounts, including for example, IRAs, trusts, and custodial accounts.Track record of developing practical solutions to novel problemsExceptional project management and communication skillsIn-house legal experienceExperience at a federal or state financial regulatory agencyExperience with finance, technology or start-up organizationsAbility to provide practical, strategic and business-oriented legal adviceAbility to effectively manage multiple time sensitive tasks and react to ever-shifting prioritiesExperience drafting comment letters, working with industry trade groups, and engaging in rulemaking and legislative advocacy effortsExperience working with privacy, advisory, and cryptocurrency is a plusWhat we offer

Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependentsAnnual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefitsDedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependentsGenerous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefitsWe’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

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