Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is 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.
Just as we focus on our customers, we also strive to create an inclusive environment where our employees can thrive and do impactful work. We are proud of the competitive products and company culture we continue to build and have been recognized as:
- Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2020
- TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2021
- Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2021 and Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2021
We’re growing and looking for...
We continue to hire Robinhoodies at a rapid pace to drive this journey, and with that growth comes necessary change. We’re seeking culture builders and curious thinkers looking to co-author the next chapters of our story. We’re in build mode, majorly expanding our team while also growing up as a company. Joining now means helping shape our structures and systems, then taking part as we launch into our ambitious future.
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About the roles:
The internship will provide an opportunity to learn how to work within a corporate legal department at a fast-growing fintech, gain insight into how in-house lawyers interact with business clients and outside counsel, conduct legal research, and work on a variety of projects supporting Robinhood Legal’s initiatives.
We have internship openings on six different Legal teams:
Regulatory (Fall internship): Learn about and work on regulatory related matters including projects related to our financial products and services and the rules that apply to them
Product (Summer internship): Learn about and work on product launches and related regulatory matters in the money management space, including investing, crypto and payments
Corporate (Fall internship): Learn about and work on corporate-related matters including corporate governance matters, M&A and corporate development, and corporate transactional matters
Privacy (Winter, Summer, or Fall internship): Learn about and work on privacy and data related matters including projects related to privacy and data protection laws, marketing, AdTech, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and peer-to-peer payment flows
Litigation (Fall internship, Washington DC): Learn about and work on civil litigation, mediations and arbitrations, and regulatory examinations and investigations within an in-house team at a fast-growing fintech company
Government Affairs (Winter, Summer, or Fall internship): Monitor current events, provide coverage for and analysis of congressional hearings and legislation, regulatory policy meetings, regulatory advisory committee meetings, key public statements from relevant government officials, and other policy and regulatory developments
About you:
- Currently enrolled in an American Bar Association accredited institution
- Excellent judgment and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail
- Execution oriented demeanor with the humility, drive, and creativity to get things done
- Eager to learn about new and emerging technologies
Bonus points:
- Experience with technology and/or financial services companies, a plus but not required
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 promotes diversity 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. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please visit rbnhd.co/applicant-privacy.
Robinhood's benefits include generous time off, 401(k) participation with employer match, comprehensive health coverage, a health savings account (HSA), wellness benefits, backup childcare and education stipends (all benefits are subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility).