Description
Lyft is seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join its Legal team as Counsel, Product & Commercial. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance to various teams across the company, including Partnerships, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Public Policy. This role involves advising on complex legal issues, drafting and negotiating agreements, and developing long-term legal strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Advise Lyft product teams on the development, launch, and operation of new products and features across multiple lines of business.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements involving complex partnerships and technology transactions.
- Provide practical and creative legal advice and support on business matters in a fast-paced environment.
- Integrate with cross-functional partners and serve as the voice of Legal throughout the product development process and related marketing initiatives.
- Develop and drive comprehensive, long-term legal strategies that balance risk and business objectives.
- Prioritize workload to meet goals and deadlines in a shifting environment.
- Assist other teams with projects on an as-needed basis.
Experience:
- Law degree and membership in at least one state bar with good standing.
- 5+ years of experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably advising clients on tech product development and/or partnership integration.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong track record of working with commercial agreements and customer-facing terms.
- Ability to think quickly, convey composure under pressure, and manage multiple priorities.
Benefits:
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs.
- Mental health benefits.
- Family building benefits.
- Child care and pet benefits.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members and 15 days paid time off for hourly team members.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
- Subsidized commuter benefits.
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.