Assistant General Counsel

Position:
Assistant General Counsel

Company:
Robinhood

Compensation:
Base Pay Range: Toronto, ON $144,500 - $170,000 CAD

Location:
Canada, Toronto

Employment type:
Not specified

Work Arrangement:
In-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week

Short Summary:
Join Robinhood as an Assistant General Counsel to work with the regulatory and product counsel team, providing legal counsel on product launches and ongoing compliance in the cryptocurrency sector.

Responsibilities:
- Provide end-to-end counseling on retail cryptocurrency products and services.
- Respond to legal requests and coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
- Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks, finding creative ways to mitigate them.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Advise on legal developments related to cryptocurrency in Canada.
- Engage with Canadian securities regulators on compliance matters.
- Develop trusted relationships for launching new products and features.
- Act as a business partner and proactive product owner.

Requirement:
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Membership in at least 1 Canadian province or territory bar.
- 7+ years of relevant work experience in law firms, government agencies, or fintech companies.
- Experience with legal and regulatory requirements for crypto, securities, and money transmission.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Motivated approach with determination and innovation.

Benefits:
- Challenging, high-impact work.
- Performance-driven compensation with bonuses and equity ownership.
- Top-tier benefits including health insurance and mental health support.
- Flexible employer-paid benefits spending account.
- Time off for holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals and events.
- Monthly commuter stipend for in-office commuting costs.