Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

About the role:The preferred location for this position is in or around Robinhood’s offices in Menlo Park, CA, Washington, DC or New York, NY with in-office work capabilities, as may be required by management.
In this role, you will be a member of the Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement team within Robinhood’s Legal and Corporate Affairs team and work on a wide variety of important litigation matters. You will serve as a key contributor on high-stakes disputes. To be successful, you must be an organized self-starter and excellent teammate. This role requires pragmatic judgment and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll do day-to-day:

Strategically manage a variety of complex litigation in jurisdictions around the country
Partner closely with outside counsel to represent Robinhood in connection with all aspects of litigation,, mediations, and arbitrations
Contribute on regulatory enforcement and investigations matters
Work collaboratively with cross-functional business partners to proactively address risks and resolve pre-litigation disputes
Assist with special projects as may be assigned

Must haves:

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) and strong academic record
Member in good standing of at least 1 U.S. State Bar
At least 5 years of significant civil litigation experience
Prior work experience at a top-tier law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to details
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team

Bonus points:

Financial services experience
Government enforcement experience
In-house legal experience