Counsel, Product(Employment)

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is seeking a sharp, dynamic, and self-motivated attorney to join the Product & Commercial Legal team to focus on product counseling, employment law related issues, and strategic partnerships.   You’ll partner with and provide legal guidance to company leaders and departments across the organization such as Driver Product, Partnerships, and Marketing. The legal issues you’ll encounter are cutting edge, revolutionary and always evolving, so it will be up to you to advise with a creative and pragmatic approach. The successful candidate will be skilled at building strong relationships, working in the unknown while balancing legal risks, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic business and legal advice to develop and drive comprehensive, long-term approach to product development focused primarily on the experience of drivers on the Lyft Platform

Counsel and coordinate across Driver Product, Marketing, Engineering, Risk, and Comms to recognize and mitigate employment law, regulatory, and consumer protection issues related to the development and commercialization of driver-facing products and programs

Draft, review, and negotiate complex, product-focused commercial contracts in support of Lyft’s Driver Product and Partnerships teams

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

Prioritize workload to set goals and meet deadlines in a fluctuating and sometimes ambiguous business environment

Collaborate with legal team members, in particular litigators, to improve processes, calibrate an approach to legal risk, and ensure business demands are satisfied

Assist other teams with projects on an as-needed basis

Experience

5+ years of experience working in a law firm and in-house legal department

J.D. from a top-tier law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar

Experience in employment/contractor classification, employment wage/hour issues, and/or gig work platforms is a strong plus.

Ability to approach unfamiliar questions and topics with energy and curiosity

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.

Benefits

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan to help save for your future

In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Subsidized commuter benefits

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Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $176,000-$220,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.