Counsel, Product & Commercial (Rideshare)

Lyft•Seattle, WA

18d•$161,120 - $202,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is hiring an adaptable, self-motivated attorney to join its Legal team. The attorney will advise teams across Partnerships, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Public Policy on complex and evolving legal issues affecting Lyft’s business. The role involves providing creative, practical legal guidance in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift, and balancing legal risk with business objectives. The position partners with product teams on the development, launch, and operation of products and features across multiple lines of business. It also serves as primary legal counsel for complex partnerships and technology transactions, supporting them from ideation through product implementation. The role is hybrid and requires working in the office three days per week—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays—with the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year.

Requirements

Law degree.
Membership in at least one state bar in good standing.
At least 5 years of experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong track record working with a wide range of commercial agreements and customer-facing terms.
Ability and willingness to take on new areas of law and work independently while also contributing as a positive team player.
Ability to think quickly, remain composed under pressure, and manage multiple client priorities simultaneously.
Great judgment and a sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising clients on technology product development and/or partnership integration.

Responsibilities

Advise product teams as they develop, launch, and operate products and features across multiple lines of business.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements involving complex partnerships and technology transactions, serving as primary legal counsel from ideation through product implementation.
Provide practical and creative legal advice and support on business matters in a fluctuating, fast-paced environment.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including business development, product, and marketing, and represent Legal throughout product development 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 as business priorities shift.
Assist other teams with projects as needed.

Benefits

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.
12 observed holidays.
Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members; hourly team members receive 15 days of paid time off.
18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
Subsidized commuter benefits.
Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.
Potential equity offering and bonus.