Manager, Legislative Counsel

Lyft • Washington, DC

4d • $118,000 - $147,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft is looking for a Legislative Counsel to join our fast-growing and fast-paced team. Based in Washington D.C this stellar individual will be directly involved in shaping the policy framework for the evolving ridesharing industry as a pivotal part of our Public Policy team.

Requirements

• Law degree required.
• 5+ years of experience with legislative drafting for a local, state and/or federal legislative body, or at a trade association or company.
• Exceptional ability to critically analyze policy and legal issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding (and sometimes unstructured) environment.
• Self-starter; intrinsically motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with insurance, transportation, technology, AI, privacy, or labor and employment law a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide legal expertise to Lyft’s Public Policy team on legislative issues.
• Track, analyze, and evaluate proposed legislation across topic areas, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Draft legislative language, amendments, and recommendations that reflect the interests of Lyft’s users and business.
• Identify legislative trends and develop responsive strategies across subject matters and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess legislative impacts and inform decision-making.
• Partner with Lyft’s regional Public Policy team members on market-specific legislative efforts.
• Develop leading expertise on a specific issue area, in coordination with their manager.
• Coordinate with Lyft’s compliance, legal, and operations teams as new regulatory frameworks are implemented.

Benefits

• Great 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 to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree