Counsel, Product & Commercial (Rideshare)

Lyft•Nashville, TN

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is hiring a bright, adaptable, and self-motivated attorney to join its Legal team. The Counsel, Product & Commercial will partner with teams across Partnerships, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Public Policy, providing legal guidance on initiatives that affect multiple aspects of Lyft’s business. The role involves complex and evolving legal issues, requiring ongoing assessment and pragmatic, creative advice in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift. The attorney will advise product teams throughout the development, launch, and operation of products and features across multiple lines of business. They will also counsel on complex partnerships and technology transactions, serving as primary legal counsel from ideation through product implementation. The role is hybrid and will be based in Nashville after a Lyft office is established, with office attendance expected three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hybrid employees may 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 function independently while also being a positive, collaborative team player.
Ability to think quickly, remain composed under pressure, and manage multiple client priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Advise Lyft product teams as they develop, launch, and operate new products and features across multiple lines of business.
Draft, review, and negotiate legal 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.
Integrate with cross-functional partners, including business development managers, product managers, and marketing managers, and serve as the voice of 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 on an as-needed basis.

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.