Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection

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 Assistant General Counsel to join our Privacy and Data Protection legal team. This role reports directly to our Head of Privacy, Legal.

We are looking for a highly adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility and a sense of humor.

You will help lead our efforts to embed privacy principles in our strategic and tactical processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and contribute 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

• Use your subject matter expertise in areas of privacy and data protection laws (including state and federal consumer protection and privacy laws including GLBA, CCPA, GDPR and other global privacy and data protection laws) to advise on their impact on Robinhood's businesses and to support international product expansion
• Assist commercial counsel with contract-related privacy matters
• Assist product lawyers in providing risk-based counseling on privacy and data protection laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions, and other related guidelines on innovative product features and support operations
• Provide privacy guidance on marketing and ad-tech initiatives
• Draft and oversee the development and management of Robinhood's data policies and practices standards

What you bring

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 U.S. state bar
• 7+ years of legal experience, including top law firm experience and in-house tech experience focusing on privacy law
• Experience providing risk-based counseling on GLBA, CCPA, GDPR and other privacy laws and regulations
• Experience with consumer-facing technology and / or financial services companies
• Track record of developing practical solutions to novel problems
• Exceptional project management skills

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)

$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.