Job Application for Assistant General Counsel, Crypto at Robinhood

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are looking for an experienced and innovative attorney to join our regulatory and product counsel team as Assistant General Counsel, reporting to the Director and Associate General Counsel, Regulatory at Robinhood. In this role, you’ll partner directly with our product, engineering and compliance teams on product launches and provide legal counsel to them on an ongoing basis. The successful candidate will be an engaged and resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and excellent at building strong relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and add to 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

Provide end-to-end counseling on a range of retail cryptocurrency products and services, collaborating with colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across the company
Respond promptly to a wide range of sophisticated legal requests and coordinate closely with your team and outside counsel to deliver practical, timely and high-quality advice
Identify and assess business and legal risks, and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving product goals
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Advise on legal and regulatory developments related to cryptocurrency
Advise on deals and review, draft and negotiate agreements in support of new products and partnerships
Develop trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated team approach to launching new products and features
Be a business partner and think like a proactive product owner, not just a legal advisor
Pitch in on whatever legal work needs doing, whenever it needs to be done

What you bring

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent)
Membership in at least 1 U.S. State Bar, with good standing
7+ years of relevant work experience at a law firm, government agency and/or technology, financial services, banking, payments, brokerage or fintech company
Experience with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to securities, money transmission, and/or cryptocurrencies
Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills and phenomenal ability to communicate information effectively internally and externally, including to non-legal audiences, and to drive cross-functional alignment and action
A motivated approach with the modesty, determination, and innovation to accomplish tasks

What we offer

Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
Generous 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 benefits

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$202,000 - $238,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$178,000 - $209,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$158,000 - $186,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

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