Counsel, Regulatory Compliance

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work externally and across all areas of the company to advise on and implement our compliance objectives. This role reports to the Director of Regulatory Compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with regulators to determine relevant requirements, and negotiate and advocate for favorable interpretations and adoption of rules that benefit Lyft and its customers
• Research and advise on regulatory compliance issues that impact Lyft’s Operations, Marketing, Finance and Product teams
• Communicate regulatory compliance requirements and offer guidance to other teams including Communications, Product, Public Policy, Customer Support, and other teams within the Legal Department
• Evaluate Lyft product initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements
• Gather and synthesize data relating to Lyft’s compliance requirements.
  
  

Experience:

• J.D. from a top-tier law school
• Admitted to the New York or California Bar in good standing or eligible to register as In-House Counsel
• 5-8 years of experience working as an attorney, with experience working in-house, with a government agency, or at a law firm advising technology companies as outside counsel
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think both tactically and strategically
• Ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple internal and external sources under demanding deadlines
• Experience working in regulation of transportation or with federal contracting preferred but not required.
  
  

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
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program
  
  

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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 or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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. 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 New York City area is $176,000 - $220,000. 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.