Assistant General Counsel, Robinhood
Privacy & Data Protection
$202-238k
+ Bonus Plan + Equity
Commission-free stock trading platform
Job no longer available
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$202-238k
+ Bonus Plan + Equity
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 a sense of humor
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 U.S. state bar
- 7+ years of legal experience, including top law firm experience and in-house tech experience focusing on privacy law
- Experience providing risk-based counseling on GLBA, CCPA, GDPR and other privacy laws and regulations
- Experience with consumer-facing technology and/or financial services companies
- Track record of developing practical solutions to novel problems
- Exceptional project management skills
What the job involves
- 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
- Robinhood’s legal team is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join our Privacy and Data Protection legal team
- This role reports directly to our Head of Privacy, Legal
- You will help lead our efforts to embed privacy principles in our strategic and tactical processes
- This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and contribute to our mission to democratize finance for all
- Use your subject matter expertise in areas of privacy and data protection laws (including state and federal consumer protection and privacy laws including GLBA, CCPA, GDPR and other global privacy and data protection laws) to advise on their impact on Robinhood’s businesses and to support international product expansion
- Assist commercial counsel with contract-related privacy matters
- Assist product lawyers in providing risk-based counseling on privacy and data protection laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions, and other related guidelines on innovative product features and support operations
- Provide privacy guidance on marketing and ad-tech initiatives
- Draft and oversee the development and management of Robinhood’s data policies and practices standards
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
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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