Assistant General Counsel, Robinhood
Intellectual Property
$230-270k
+ Robinhood bonus plan + Robinhood’s equity plan
Commission-free stock trading platform
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$230-270k
+ Robinhood bonus plan + Robinhood’s equity plan
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 U.S. state bar
- 8+ years of legal practice experience specializing in IP related enforcement matters, including identifying infringing, reviewing takedown notices and cease and desist letters
- Familiarity with worldwide IP prosecution and strategy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Reliable and collaborative team-player
- Action and results-oriented, with ability to adapt quickly to new surroundings and in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Familiarity with USPTO system and filings
- Experience in trademark procurement and enforcement, including USPTO prosecution, disputes, TTAB actions, and at least some litigation experience
- Bonus points: experience in the financial services industry or representing financial services clients, in an in-house capacity
What the job involves
- Robinhood is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team
- We are looking for an attorney with experience in providing advice as an in-house intellectual property attorney 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 patience
- This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and contribute to our mission to democratize finance for all
- Manage Robinhood’s IP strategy and support all stages of the patent and trademark lifecycle including identification, filing, prosecution, maintenance, defense, pre-litigation, litigation, and any other corporate matters as they relate to IP
- Establish and maintain internal practices and procedures for trademark and copyright-related information, filings, and deadlines
- Perform trademark and patent searches to help advise the business on new ideas, products and campaigns
- Manage a large global trademark portfolio
- Assist with trademark clearance projects, including U.S. screening, full searches and international screening
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications with the assistance of outside counsel
- Review agreements or portions of agreements pertaining to intellectual property, including research agreements, commercialization agreements, and licenses
- Provides other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law
- Manage U.S. and international patent and trademark prosecution
- Handle a wide range of other IP issues including support for litigation, licensing, commercial and M&A transactions, and counseling on open source software projects
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Its innovative model thrives on premium features like increased buying power and extended trading hours, attracting a younger audience drawn to meme stocks like AMC and GameStop.
But Robinhood's not just about quick thrills. The company claims its mission lies in catering to "the unmet needs of the next generation," evidenced by its "Robinhood Retirement" launch, targeting gig-economy workers often excluded from financial planning. This commitment to accessibility aligns with its core values.
However, 2023 brought unexpected turbulence, as Robinhood became entangled in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange bankruptcy scandal when it emerged that the US Department of Justice seized hundreds of millions of dollars of the company's shares tied to FTX founder Bankman-Fried. Despite these challenges, Robinhood successfully bought back the missing stock, and its impact on democratizing finance remains undeniable.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
39% female employees
-23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company benefits
- Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits
- Comfort & care - Annual lifestyle stipend
- Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits
- Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships
Company values
- Safety First: Robinhood is a safety-first company
- Participation is Power: At Robinhood, the rich don’t get a better deal
- Radical Customer Focus: We exist to make our customers happy
- First-Principles Thinking: We make bold bets and challenge the status quo
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Articles
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder.
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