Robinhood

Assistant General Counsel, Employment

Robinhood$217K — $255K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 7+ years of legal practice experience, with a focus on employment law for at least 3 years.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for practical risk management.
  • Exceptional collaboration skills to gain trust across all company levels.
  • Flexible communication style with proficiency in both written and verbal formats.
  • High responsiveness in providing quality legal solutions quickly.
  • Experience in managing legal budgets and engaging with outside counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as advisor to People and Compliance Teams on employment law and ethics across multiple locations.
  • Collaborate with leadership on domestic and international business and legal matters.
  • Develop and review compliance policies, standards, and procedures for employment laws.
  • Educate management and teams on employment law risks and ethics issues.
  • Advise on corporate policies, investigations, and employee relations matters.
  • Assist litigation teams with investigations and pre-litigation documentation.
  • Draft and structure employment agreements and related documents.

Benefits

  • Challenging, high-impact work with opportunities for career growth.
  • Performance-driven compensation with bonuses, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees, with 90% coverage for dependents.
  • Flexible benefits spending account for wellness and learning.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance, plus fertility and mental health benefits.
  • Generous time off policy for vacations, sick days, and parental leave.
  • Exceptional office environment with catered meals and engaging events.
Full Job Description
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. 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 add to our mission to democratize finance for all. This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; and Washington, DC offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams. What you'll do • 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 What you bring • J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 U.S. state bar • 7+ 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 we offer • Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career. • 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 experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces. 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 Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity. If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

About Robinhood

Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading through its website and mobile app. The company was founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all by making investing accessible to everyone. The company has raised over $5 billion in funding and has over 13 million users. Robinhood has faced criticism for its business model, which relies on selling order flow to market makers, and for its handling of the GameStop trading frenzy in early 2021.
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2013

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