Director and Associate General Counsel, Banking and Credit Cards
Robinhood helps users invest in stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies through commission-free trading with no minimum account requirements.
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About Robinhood
Robinhood helps retail investors access financial markets through commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies. With it, users can invest with no account minimums, earn rewards through retirement accounts with matching contributions, and access advanced trading tools. Robinhood democratizes investing by making financial markets accessible to everyone, not just wealthy investors.
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About the Role
You will lead a small team of attorneys while acting as a hands-on legal advisor to the Banking and Credit Card business. You will give practical advice on banking, deposit accounts, payments and credit card regulation, work with compliance, product, operations and leadership to mitigate legal risk, support regulatory exams, and build scalable legal processes. The role is in Menlo Park, New York or Washington DC with in-office attendance 5 days per week.
Requirements
- J.D. and membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience in consumer financial regulatory law
- Experience managing legal professionals or cross-functional teams
- Ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues
- Experience advising on Reg Z, Reg DD, Reg E, Reg V, Reg B, UDAAP/UDAP, NACHA and card network rules, TCPA, CAN-SPAM, Reg CC, BSA/AML/OFAC, Reg F
- Experience advising on fintech-bank partnerships, state licensing, usury and interest exportation
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
- Strong communication skills and business-oriented mindset
- Ability to quickly develop fluency in new substantive areas
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of attorneys supporting Banking and Credit Card business
- Provide practical legal advice on regulatory issues affecting banking, deposit accounts, payments and credit cards
- Partner with compliance, product, operations and executive leadership to identify legal risks and drive mitigation
- Support regulatory engagement and examinations
- Build scalable legal processes, frameworks and controls
- Mentor and grow team members
Benefits
- Bonus programs
- Equity ownership
- 401(k) matching
- 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Lifestyle wallet
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Fertility benefits
- Mental health benefits
- Company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave
- Catered meals and events