Job Description
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 an experienced Legislative Counsel to join as a pivotal part of our fast-growing and fast-paced Public Policy team. Based in Washington D.C., this stellar individual will be directly involved in shaping the legal and regulatory framework for the evolving rideshare, gig economy, and autonomous vehicle industries.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and evaluate proposed legislation on various issues and provide our Public Policy team recommended changes based on the interests of our users and our company
- Serve as the legal expert for Lyft’s Public Policy team relating to legislative issues
- Design, draft, and advocate for novel rideshare, gig economy, and autonomous vehicle legislation
- Assist the policy team in identifying legislative trends and developing legislative strategies across subject matters and jurisdictions
- Identify, track, and advise on introduced and proposed legislation
- Provide legislative and legal policy advice, including issue-spotting and strategizing solutions for new policies
- Coordinate with Lyft’s compliance, legal, and operations teams as new regulatory frameworks are implemented
- Collaborate with Lyft’s Public Policy team members on market-specific legislative efforts
Experience:
- Law degree required
- 7-10 years of experience with legislative drafting for a legislative body at the state and/or federal level or at a trade association
- 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
- Experience with the gig economy or autonomous vehicles is a plus but not required
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the Washington D.C. area is $169,000 - $211,250. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
