Counsel, Litigation

Base Pay Range

$176,000 - $220,000 per year

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.

Responsibilities

Hands‑on responsibility for pre‑litigation, litigation, and administrative matters, with emphasis on discrimination, accessibility, safety, mass torts, and consumer claims.

Proactively approach all aspects of litigation—discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate strategies—to ensure alignment with Lyft’s legal strategy.

Provide strategic and proactive legal advice to internal partners, including applying current law and regulations to Lyft’s products and services.

Work closely with partners to craft solutions to novel legal challenges Lyft faces daily.

Manage outside counsel—tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and alignment with Lyft’s strategy.

Experience

J.D. from a top‑tier law school and membership in at least one state bar.

5+ years civil litigation at a mid‑ to large‑size law firm; preference for prior in‑house experience.

Prior experience with discrimination, accessibility, safety, mass torts, or consumer claims preferred.

Excellent problem‑solving, strategic thinking, judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Detail oriented and capable of seeing the big picture.

Autonomous, team player, positive attitude, willing to jump on projects.

Executive presence and ability to communicate legal risks and recommendations.

Decision‑making and influence through verbal and written communication.

Ability to think quickly, manage multiple workloads, client demands, shifting priorities.

Operate with high standards and ethics.

Understanding of multi‑modal transportation, ridesharing, and sharing economy.

Passion for Lyft and the ridesharing community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Mental health benefits.

Family building benefits.

Child care and pet benefits.

401(k) plan.

12 observed holidays; discretionary paid time off for salaried members; hourly members 15 days PTO.

18 weeks paid parental leave—biological, adoptive, foster parents eligible.

Subsidized commuter benefits.

Lyft Pink : exclusive opportunity to test new benefits in the Ridership Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lyft is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.

Hybrid Work

This role is hybrid : in‑office 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday). Hybrid roles also offer flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

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