Counsel, Litigation & Risk

lyft; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Lyft credits and Lyft Pink

401(k) match

Job summary

Lyft seeks an attorney with strong litigation experience to join our expanding Legal Team. You will oversee litigation, partner with Claims, Risk, Safety, Policy, and Communications, and guide proactive strategies for our evolving products and services.

The role requires 5+ years of practice, a JD from a top-tier school, and active bar admission. This position is fully remote in the Los Angeles area, with a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years practicing law at a leading law firm or in-house.
• J.D. from a top-tier law school.
• Active member of a state bar in good standing.
• Preference for in-house experience and advising technology clients.
• Autonomous worker who can also collaborate effectively.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Able to manage multiple client demands and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for legal matters with emphasis on personal injury cases.
• Collaborate with Legal Team to develop litigation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Proactively handle litigation tasks including discovery, motions, and trial prep.
• Analyze matters to guide resolution strategies and interpret relevant laws.
• Manage outside counsel, staffing, budgeting, and strategic alignment.
• Provide cross-functional legal guidance to management and other teams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Problem-solving

Judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Active state bar in good standing

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 a bright, energetic, and self-motivated attorney with at least 5 years of litigation experience to join our expanding Legal Team. The successful candidate will be pragmatic, entrepreneurial and comfortable working in an ambiguous, quickly-changing, and sometimes chaotic environment, with a high workload. You will actively oversee litigation, and also partner with and provide legal guidance to departments such as Claims, Risk, Safety, Policy, and Communications to help craft solutions to the novel legal challenges Lyft faces every day.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility - meaning, hands-on work, not just supervising outside counsel - for legal matters, with an emphasis on personal injury cases.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Legal Team members to develop and implement litigation strategy with an eye toward impact on Lyft’s broader business objectives.
• Proactively approach all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, and trial and appellate strategies.
• Analyze litigation matters to effectively participate in decisions related to resolution strategy and demonstrate an ability to understand, interpret, and apply current law and regulations to Lyft’s current and prospective products and services.
• Efficient management of outside counsel, including tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and alignment with Lyft’s broader legal strategy.
• Provide guidance to management on litigation matters.
• Provide sound legal advice cross-functionally to other teams.
• Maintain effective communication with insurance carriers and other third parties.

Experience:

• 5+ years practicing law at a leading law firm or in-house.
• J.D. from a top-tier law school.
• Active member of a state bar in good standing.
• Preference is given to candidates with prior in-house experience and experience advising technology clients as outside counsel.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive attitude to the workplace.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, rapidly-evolving workplace.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet, convey grace under pressure, and simultaneously manage complex workloads, multiple client demands, and shifting priorities.
• Be a resourceful self-starter and have a passion for results. Embody Lyft’s culture, and operate with high standards and ethics.
• An understanding of the transportation and ridesharing industries, as well as the sharing economy in general.

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programmes available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match 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
• Subsidised commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

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.

This role is fully remote in Los Angeles, candidates for this role must be based in the Los Angeles metro area. #Remote

The expected base pay range for this position in the Los Angeles area is $132,480 - $165,600, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.