legal
Posted 2 weeks agoAssistant General Counsel, Regulatory
at Robinhood
Menlo Park, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- 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
- Draft agreements, policies and procedures, disclosures, account documentation and website materials
- Review marketing materials, advertisements, and other communications with the public
- Resolve customer account issues related to estates, bankruptcies, powers of attorney, and related matters.
- Monitor SEC/FINRA and SRO rule developments and making resulting recommendations
- Research securities and brokerage questions and providing legal analysis and recommendations
- Track record of developing practical solutions to novel problems
Requirements
- experience in retail broker-dealer regulation who is excited to work at the intersection of regulation, technology, and finance.
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 U.S. state bar
- experience specializing in advising retail broker-dealers
- Knowledge or expertise in the rules and regulations relevant to broker-dealers, including for example: sales practice rules, Reg BI, Form CRS, licensing and registration, communications with the public, and books and records •
- Experience supporting different types of brokerage accounts, including for example, IRAs, trusts, and custodial accounts.
- Experience at a federal or state financial regulatory agency •
- Experience with finance, technology or start-up organizations
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time sensitive tasks and react to ever-shifting priorities •
- Experience drafting comment letters, working with industry trade groups, and engaging in rulemaking and legislative advocacy efforts •
- experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
Experience
- 5-7+ years of legal practice
Benefits
- An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades.
- Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching. Best-in-class
- benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
- Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible
- benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more! Exceptional office
- 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) $217,000 — $255,000 USD Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $191,000 — $224,000 USD Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) $170,000 — $199,000 USD
Additional details
- If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
- We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems.
- Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers.
- We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do.
- Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
- Robinhood is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join our growing Regulatory legal team. We are looking for an attorney with
- We are looking for a highly adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility and perseverance.
- This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and support our mission to democratize finance for all.
- This role is based in our New York, NY; Washington DC; or Menlo Park, CA office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.
- At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office