Assistant General Counsel, Robinhood
Employment
$202-238k
+ Equity & Bonus. Salary dependent on location
Commission-free stock trading platform
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$202-238k
+ Equity & Bonus. Salary dependent on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a highly adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility and perseverance
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 U.S. state bar
- 5+ years of legal practice experience, with at least 3 years specializing in employment law
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical advice by balancing business needs with legal risks
- Ability to collaborate with and gain the trust and respect of partners at all levels of the company
- Flexible, clear and adaptable communication style, including excellent written and verbal communication
- A high degree of responsiveness and ability to provide solutions quickly without sacrificing quality of advice
- Ability to clearly and concisely explain legal requirements and risks to an audience of non-legal cross-functional partners
- Ability to manage and execute on multiple complex legal matters in a timely manner
- Ability to effectively manage legal budgets and outside counsel on a variety of different matters
What the job involves
- Robinhood’s legal team is looking for an experienced Employment attorney to provide day-to-day legal advice on supporting enterprise level employment policies, training, investigations, and risk assessments in the U.S. and abroad
- This is an exciting opportunity to add to our mission to democratize finance for all
- Serve as a consultant and advisor to the People Team and Compliance teams by providing ethics and employment law advice and strategy with respect to multiple company locations in the US and abroad
- Partner with leaders across the company on a broad range of domestic and international business and legal matters including benefits, compensation, immigration, recruiting, tax, corporate policy, ethics, compliance, and incident response
- Develop and/or review policies, standards and business procedures to comply with various state, federal and international employment laws and regulations
- Educate and advise management, technical and business partners on ethics and employment issues and risks
- Advise on the development of corporate policies and training, employee relations matters, employment-related investigations, data analytics, employee terminations, and business reorganizations
- Assist Robinhood’s Litigation and Enforcement teams with relevant in-house investigations, pre-litigation demand letters, employee charges pending before federal, state, and international regulatory bodies, and employment litigation
- Structure and draft separation agreements, new hire onboarding, and other related employment agreements
- Advise on employment matters related to domestic and international business combinations, partnerships, and joint ventures
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
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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 HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
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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