Counsel, Product & Commercial (Rideshare)

Lyft•Nashville, TN

18d•$144,320 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is hiring an adaptable, self-motivated attorney to join its Legal team and advise on initiatives across the business. The role partners with teams in Partnerships, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Public Policy, addressing complex and evolving legal issues with a creative and pragmatic approach. The attorney will advise on products and features, support complex partnerships and technology transactions, and guide legal strategy across product development and related marketing activities. The role is hybrid and will be in-office three days per week—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays—once a Lyft office is established in Nashville. Hybrid team members may work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year. The expected base pay range for the Nashville area is $144,320–$180,000, excluding potential equity, bonus, and benefits.

Requirements

Law degree and membership in at least one state bar in good standing.
At least 5 years of experience working in a law firm or an 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.
Willingness to take on new areas of law and work independently while also contributing as a team player.
Ability to think quickly, remain composed under pressure, and manage multiple client priorities simultaneously.
Positive attitude 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 for 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 fast-changing environment.
Work with cross-functional partners, including business development, product, and marketing managers, 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; 15 days of 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.