Senior Counsel, Corporate & M&A

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. 

Robinhood is looking for an experienced corporate attorney to support a broad range of corporate legal matters, including M&A, investments and strategic transactions, corporate governance, SEC reporting and compliance, capital markets transactions, global subsidiary and entity management, executive compensation and equity operations, treasury/tax related matters, and other general corporate matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly adaptable and collaborative team player to join a growing company and contribute to Robinhood's mission to democratize finance for all! This role will report to the Director and Associate General Counsel, Corporate and M&A.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and Washington, DC offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams. 

What you’ll do

• Assist with drafting and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and registration statements and support the annual shareholder meeting process
• Support a broad range of corporate transactional matters, including M&A, investments, and strategic transactions
• Support board and shareholder governance activities, including preparing and reviewing Board and committee meeting materials and drafting resolutions and minutes in connection with Board and committee meetings and annual shareholder meetings
• Assist with global subsidiary and entity management, including formation and ongoing maintenance of domestic and international subsidiaries, maintaining corporate records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and streamlining governance processes
• Support investor relations and the quarterly earnings process and help ensure Regulation FD compliance for all investor communications
• Support all treasury and tax-related matters, including capital markets transactions, credit facilities, stock repurchase plans, tax structuring, and intercompany arrangements
• Work collaboratively and responsively with a broad range of stakeholders, and develop trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated team approach

What you bring

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent)
• Membership in at least 1 U.S. State Bar, with good standing
• 5+ years of broad corporate, securities and transactional experience at a major law firm and/or in house
• Strong collaborator and team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with other teams to drive alignment and action
• Self-starter with a sense of ownership and the ability to execute in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, juggle competing priorities to meet deadlines and adapt quickly to new surroundings
• Strong work ethic, thoroughness, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• A "roll-up-your-sleeves" mentality and a willingness to help wherever needed
• Experience with public technology and/or financial services companies

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds.
• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not. 
• 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.