Director and Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection

Director and Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection

Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Washington, DC

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

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are 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.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is 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 lead 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, empower, and develop a team of attorneys and program managers
• Develop and be responsible for 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 standard processes
• 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 supervise 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 proven experience managing, inspiring, and growing high performing teams
• Experience with technology and/or financial services companies, both in-house as well as at a world-class 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 sophisticated 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; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$199,000 - $234,000 USD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

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. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

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