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Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection

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

Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is 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.

As we continue to build...

We’re 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 is looking for a world-class Privacy attorney to lead our Privacy & Data Protection Legal team and who will have a key role in promoting a culture of privacy and data protection within the organization. In this role, you will manage and develop a team of attorneys and program managers and work collaboratively with legal colleagues and business, security, and engineering partners to ensure that our business practices adhere to privacy laws and regulations globally. We are looking for a highly adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility, patience and creativity. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and contribute to our mission to democratize our financial system.

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 lead attorney on domestic and international privacy and data security within the legal and compliance team
Manage, motivate, and develop a team of attorneys and program managers
Develop and oversee implementation of privacy strategies and policies in compliance with international, federal and state privacy and consumer protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, GLBA), and ensure that our policies and practices keep pace with regulatory changes and industry best practices
In collaboration with Robinhood’s litigation and regulatory enforcement team, establish regulatory response strategies for privacy and data protection
Collaborate with legal and compliance colleagues, the Chief Privacy Officer, and technical and operational teams to develop, enhance and implement Robinhood’s privacy program and data protection policies and procedures globally
Assist product teams in evaluating the impact of privacy and data protection laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions, and other related guidelines on product features
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, product, and government affairs teams on key growth and strategic privacy initiatives
Partner with the commercial and employment legal teams to ensure appropriate data protection provisions are incorporated into vendor, partner and employee agreements
Draft and oversee the development and management of Robinhood’s terms and data policies; draft and update privacy policies, template agreements and other foundational resources to promote compliance with evolving regulatory requirements in the US and international markets as Robinhood expands globally

What you bring

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent)
Membership in at least 1 U.S. State Bar, with good standing
15+ years of legal practice experience, with at least 8+ years specializing in privacy law
5+ years of experience managing, inspiring, and growing high performing teams
Experience with technology and/or financial services companies, both in-house as well as at a top-tier law firm
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and to tolerate change and ambiguity
Demonstrated expertise building and scaling compliant privacy programs in a technology-first and risk-based way
Ability to translate complex legal concepts to into practical and actionable advice for a nonlegal audience

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)

$255,000—$300,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$224,000—$264,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL)

$199,000—$234,000 USD

Click here to learn more about Robinhood’s Benefits.

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. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please review the specific policy applicable to your country.

By Robinhood

Robinhood is a leading financial services company headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company was founded in 2013 and currently has 23.9 million funded customers, 13.7 million monthly active users, and $130 billion in assets under custody.

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