Assistant General Counsel, Derivatives

Join Robinhood in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all.

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, and builders who are wired to make an impact.

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.

As an Assistant General Counsel, you will:

• 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
• Monitor CFTC/NFA, SEC/FINRA, and SRO rule developments and make 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

To be successful in this role, you should:

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

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

The expected base pay range for this role is:

• 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