Assistant General Counsel, Employment

Robinhood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 202,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking an experienced Employment attorney to join their legal team. This role involves providing legal advice on employment policies, collaborating across multiple business areas, and developing compliance strategies. Candidates should possess a J.D. and have at least 5 years of experience in employment law, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

100% paid health insurance for employees

Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness

Dedicated mental health support

Generous time away including parental leave

Lively office environment with catered meals

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal practice experience, with at least 3 years specializing in employment law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and execute on multiple complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethics and employment law advice to the People Team and Compliance teams.
• Develop and review policies for compliance with employment laws.
• Advise on employment matters related to domestic and international business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role

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.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

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.
• 5+ 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

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter 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 salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

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

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

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