Manager, Legislative Counsel

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 looking for a Legislative Counsel to join our fast-growing and fast-paced team. Based in Washington D.C this stellar individual will be directly involved in shaping the policy framework for the evolving ridesharing industry as a pivotal part of our Public Policy team.

Responsibilities

Provide legal expertise to Lyft’s Public Policy team on legislative issues.

Track, analyze, and evaluate proposed legislation across topic areas, identifying risks and opportunities.

Draft legislative language, amendments, and recommendations that reflect the interests of Lyft’s users and business.

Identify legislative trends and develop responsive strategies across subject matters and jurisdictions.

Collaborate cross-functionally to assess legislative impacts and inform decision-making.

Partner with Lyft’s regional Public Policy team members on market-specific legislative efforts.

Develop leading expertise on a specific issue area, in coordination with their manager.

Coordinate with Lyft’s compliance, legal, and operations teams as new regulatory frameworks are implemented.

Experience

Law degree required.

5+ years of experience with legislative drafting for a local, state and/or federal legislative body, or at a trade association or company.

Exceptional ability to critically analyze policy and legal issues.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding (and sometimes unstructured) environment.

Self-starter; intrinsically motivated.

Experience With Insurance, Transportation, Technology, Ai, Privacy, Or Labor And Employment Law A Plus But Not Required

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 with company match 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

Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

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 Washington D.C. area is $118,000 - $147,500, 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.