Counsel, Product & Commercial (Rideshare & Safety)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic thought leader and trusted advisor to cross-functional teams such as Safety and Risk to actively shape and guide Lyft's overall approach to community safety, road safety, and fraud prevention on the Lyft Platform — providing the legal frameworks needed to drive immediate and long-term strategies forward
• Provide rapid-response legal guidance on sensitive safety incidents and collaborate with the Comms and Litigation teams to manage risk
• Lead and contribute to high-impact, long-term initiatives coordinating across teams to ensure timely execution of public-facing and internal programs
• Partner closely with various cross-functional organizations such as Product, Marketing, Engineering, Risk, Public Policy and Comms to recognize and mitigate regulatory, safety, consumer protection, and employment classification issues related to the development and commercialization of driver and rider-facing products and programs
• Understand and advance Lyft’s priorities by connecting issues across business leaders and subject matter experts to develop and drive comprehensive, long-term legal strategies that balance risk and business objectives
• Collaborate with legal team members to improve processes, calibrate an approach to legal risk, and ensure business demands are satisfied
• Absorb and assist other teams with projects on an as-needed basis

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department
• J.D. from a top-tier law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Experience providing legal counsel on user trust and safety issues at a tech company or other relevant industry
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive, high-profile, or reputationally complex matters with sound judgment
• Comfortable navigating uncharted territory — able to craft creative, practical legal solutions where the rules are unclear and there is no obvious playbook
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach to legal problem-solving, with the ability to balance legal risk against operational realities and propose solutions that are both defensible and workable in practice
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, independent judgment, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, and ability to provide firm but well-reasoned advice. Ability to think quickly on your feet, convey grace under pressure, and simultaneously manage workloads, multiple client demands and shifting priorities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in a legal role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with legal research and analysis
• Understanding of legal principles and practices relevant to technology companies

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Adaptability and willingness to navigate ambiguity
• Legal knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• 12 observed holidays, with 12 weeks of paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Limited in-office time required