Assistant General Counsel, Crypto

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Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. 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.

We are looking for an experienced and innovative attorney to join our regulatory and product counsel team as Assistant General Counsel, reporting to the Director and Associate General Counsel, Regulatory at Robinhood. In this role, you’ll partner directly with our product, engineering and compliance teams on product launches and provide legal counsel to them on an ongoing basis. The successful candidate will be an engaged and resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and excellent at building strong relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and add to our mission to democratize finance for all.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC 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 experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What You’ll Do

Provide end-to-end counseling on a range of retail cryptocurrency products and services, collaborating with colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across the company

Respond promptly to a wide range of sophisticated legal requests and coordinate closely with your team and outside counsel to deliver practical, timely and high-quality advice

Identify and assess business and legal risks, and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving product goals

Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Advise on legal and regulatory developments related to cryptocurrency

Advise on deals and review, draft and negotiate agreements in support of new products and partnerships

Develop trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated team approach to launching new products and features

Be a business partner and think like a proactive product owner, not just a legal advisor

Pitch in on whatever legal work needs doing

What You Bring

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent)

Membership in at least 1 U.S. State Bar, with good standing

7+ years of relevant work experience at a law firm, government agency and / or technology, financial services, banking, payments, brokerage or fintech company

Experience with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to securities, money transmission, and / or cryptocurrencies

Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills and phenomenal ability to communicate information effectively internally and externally, including to non-legal audiences, and to drive cross-functional alignment and action

A motivated approach with the modesty, determination, and innovation to accomplish tasks

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.

Base Pay Range

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) $202,000—$238,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $178,000—$209,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) $158,000—$186,000 USD

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.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.

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