Counsel, Product & Commercial (Rideshare)

Lyft•Seattle, WA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is hiring an adaptable, self-motivated attorney to join its Legal team and provide legal guidance to teams across Partnerships, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Public Policy. The role supports initiatives affecting multiple aspects of Lyft’s business and requires a creative, pragmatic approach to complex and evolving legal issues in a fast-paced environment. The attorney will advise product teams on products and features across multiple lines of business, lead legal support for complex partnerships and technology transactions from ideation through implementation, and guide product development and related marketing initiatives. The position also develops long-term legal strategies that balance business objectives and risk, while managing shifting priorities and deadlines. This is a hybrid role based in the Seattle area. Team members are expected to work in the office three days per week, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and may work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year. The expected base pay range is $161,120–$202,400, 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 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 contributing as a team player.
Ability to manage multiple client priorities, think quickly, and remain composed under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising clients on technology product development and/or partnership integration is a strong plus, but is not required.
A positive attitude and sense of humor.

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 fast-paced, changing 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.
Twelve 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.
Potential equity offering and bonus.