Assistant General Counsel, Robinhood

• Experience in brokerage and crypto regulations with a focus on the EU, who is excited to work at the intersection of regulation, technology, and finance
• This role is well suited for a highly adaptable and collaborative person, who can handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility and perseverance
• Qualified lawyer either in the UK or EU with at least 8 years PQE, specialising in financial services regulatory law
• 8+ years of legal practice experience specialising in financial services regulatory law
• In-house legal experience, preferably at a financial service technology company or cryptocurrency business
• Experience at a financial services regulatory agency
• Knowledge or expertise in the rules and regulations relevant to broker-dealers and crypto firms in the European Union
• Experience interpreting and providing advice on the implementation of MiFID II and MiFIR
• Track record of developing practical solutions to novel problems
• Exceptional project management and communication skills
• Ability to provide practical, strategic and business-oriented legal advice, and to effectively manage multiple time sensitive tasks
• Experience drafting comment letters, working with industry trade groups, and engaging in rulemaking and legislative advocacy efforts

• Robinhood is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join our growing International Legal team,
• This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and add to our mission to democratise finance for all
• 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 financial regulators, including ESMA and NCAs, and other international regulators
• Draft regulatory applications, agreements, policies and procedures, disclosures, account documentation and website materials
• Monitor regulatory developments and making resulting recommendations
• Research brokerage and crypto questions and provide legal analysis and recommendations
• Partner cross-functionally with teams including litigation, compliance, product and government affairs

• 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

Total funding: $5.6bn

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.