Assistant General Counsel, Credit Cards
Robinhood · Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Washington, DC · From 401
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Job description
Join us in building the future of finance.
Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
Responsibilities
• Provide end-to-end counseling on a range of retail products, including those that touch upon payments, credit cards, and banking-related products and services, working with colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across the company
• Respond promptly to a wide range of complex legal requests and coordinate closely with your team and outside counsel to deliver practical, timely, and high-quality advice
• Identify and assess business and legal risks, and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving product goals
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Advise on, review, and draft consumer agreements in support of new products
• Develop trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated team approach to launching new products and features
• Be a business partner, and think like a proactive product owner, not just a legal advisor
• Pitch in on legal work across the team whenever needed
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
• 7+ years of relevant work experience across a law firm, government agency, or a fast-paced technology, financial services, banking, lending, payments, or fintech company
• Well-developed knowledge and experience with consumer lending products, including credit cards and applicable federal consumer financial protection laws such as the Truth in Lending Act, the Equal Opportunity Credit Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
• Deep understanding of consumer banking products, including deposit accounts and applicable federal consumer financial protection laws such as the Expedited Funds Availability Act, the Truth in Savings Act, and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act
• Experience working with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its rules and regulations
• Advanced expertise with payments industry legal issues and applicable compliance requirements and regulations, including NACHA Rules, card network rules, Bank Secrecy Act / anti-money laundering rules, and state money transmission services regulation
Requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate information effectively to non-legal audiences and drive cross-functional alignment
• An execution-oriented mindset with the agility, drive, and creativity to deliver results
Benefits
• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• 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.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + 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 base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Salary
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
Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.
If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.