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 seeking an experienced, strategic, and self-motivated attorney to join the Product & Commercial Legal Team to focus primarily on Lyft's autonomous vehicles (AV) initiatives and strategic consumer-focused partnerships. You’ll serve as a trusted legal advisor and thought leader, partnering closely with our Autonomous Vehicles, Product, Engineering, and Business Development teams to guide the development, commercialization, and deployment of cutting-edge AV technologies and product integrations
The legal issues you’ll encounter are revolutionary and always evolving. The successful candidate will be a pragmatic, entrepreneurial, and resourceful problem-solver who can build strong relationships, navigate uncharted territory, and craft creative legal frameworks where no obvious playbook exists
Responsibilities: Serve as a strategic thought leader to AV and Partnership product and business teams to actively shape and guide Lyft’s approach to autonomous vehicle deployment, marketplace integration, and third-party platform partnerships
Partner closely with cross-functional organizations—including Product, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Public Policy, and Comms—to recognize and mitigate regulatory, consumer protection, privacy, and safety issues related to the development and commercialization of AV and partnership-driven products
Provide full-lifecycle product legal guidance, translating complex contract terms and regulatory demands into actionable product frameworks and technical implementation strategies
Lead and contribute to high-impact, long-term initiatives that drive Lyft’s broader autonomous mobility roadmap, coordinating across legal and business silos to ensure timely, compliant execution of public-facing programs
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 innovation with risk management
Collaborate with legal team members to improve internal processes, calibrate the company’s approach to legal risk, and ensure rapid product iteration demands are satisfied
Experience: 5+ years of experience working in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department, with a strong focus on product counseling or commercial transactions
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
Experience providing legal counsel on product development, emerging technologies, or AV initiatives at a tech company or other highly regulated, innovation-driven industry
Comfort navigating uncharted territory—able to craft creative, practical legal