Assistant General Counsel, Employment (Washington)

Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Washington, DC

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.

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 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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

At Robinhood, we care deeply about diverse representation in our workforce as it supports our mission to democratize finance for all. In support of this goal, we encourage applicants to voluntarily identify demographic information. This information helps us to continue building a more inclusive workplace and to ensure effective recruiting programs that are inclusive of individuals across all backgrounds.

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