Lyft · 3 days ago
Counsel, Product(Employment)
San Francisco County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$176K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expLyft is seeking a sharp, dynamic, and self-motivated attorney to join the Product & Commercial Legal team to focus on product counseling, employment law related issues, and strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance to company leaders and departments, ensuring compliance while balancing legal risks in a fast-paced environment.
AppsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTaxi ServiceTransportation
Responsibilities
Provide strategic business and legal advice to develop and drive comprehensive, long-term approach to product development focused primarily on the experience of drivers on the Lyft Platform
Counsel and coordinate across Driver Product, Marketing, Engineering, Risk, and Comms to recognize and mitigate employment law, regulatory, and consumer protection issues related to the development and commercialization of driver-facing products and programs
Draft, review, and negotiate complex, product-focused commercial contracts in support of Lyft’s Driver Product and Partnerships teams
Understand and advance Lyft’s priorities by connecting issues across business leaders and subject matter experts to develop and drive comprehensive, long-term legal strategies that balance risk and business objectives
Prioritize workload to set goals and meet deadlines in a fluctuating and sometimes ambiguous business environment
Collaborate with legal team members, in particular litigators, to improve processes, calibrate an approach to legal risk, and ensure business demands are satisfied
Assist other teams with projects on an as-needed basis
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience working in a law firm and in-house legal department
J.D. from a top-tier law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
Experience in employment/contractor classification, employment wage/hour issues, and/or gig work platforms is a strong plus
Ability to approach unfamiliar questions and topics with energy and curiosity
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, independent judgment, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, and ability to provide firm but well-reasoned advice
Ability to think quickly on your feet, convey grace under pressure, and simultaneously manage workloads, multiple client demands and shifting priorities
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 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
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Company
Lyft
Lyft is a leading ride-hailing service offering car rentals, bike, and scooter-sharing through its mobile app for convenient transportation.
5001-10000 employees
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2025 (137)
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2022 (287)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.76BKey Investors
FidelityMagna InternationalCapitalG
2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2021-02-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Risher
Chief Executive Officer
Erin Brewer
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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