Assistant General Counsel, Derivatives

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. 

The Legal team helps Robinhood build and launch products while meeting the rules that apply to a regulated financial company. Our attorneys work alongside Product, Engineering, Compliance and business leaders, giving clear, practical advice on questions that range from new product launches to regulatory matters. We value sound judgment, plain-spoken advice, and a bias toward helping the business move forward the right way.

Robinhood is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join our growing Regulatory legal team. We are looking for an attorney with experience in prediction markets, futures, securities and futures commission merchant/broker-dealer regulatory issues who is excited to work at the intersection of regulation, technology, and finance. We are looking for a highly adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility and patience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and contribute to our mission to democratize finance for all.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NYC and Washington, DC offices, 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

• 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 regulators, including CFTC, SEC, NFA and FINRA, and other external parties
• Draft agreements, policies and procedures, disclosures, account documentation and website materials
• Resolve account issues related to estates, bankruptcies, powers of attorney, and related matters
• Monitoring CFTC/NFA, SEC/FINRA and SRO rule developments and making resulting recommendations
• Research prediction market, futures, securities, and brokerage questions and provide legal analysis and recommendations
• Partner cross-functionally with teams including litigation, compliance, product, and government affairs

What you bring

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 U.S. state bar
• 7+ years of legal practice, including in-house experience, specializing in CFTC and/or SEC regulatory law
• Knowledge or expertise in the rules and regulations relevant to futures commission merchants and/or broker-dealers
• Track record of developing practical solutions to novel problems
• Exceptional project management and communication skills
• Experience at a federal or state financial regulatory agency
• Experience with technology or start-up organizations, and interest in prediction markets

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.
• Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds.
• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not. 
• 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.