Counsel, Product & Commercial (Rideshare & Autonomous Vehicles)

About This Role

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

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  Serve as a strategic thought leader to AV and Partnership product and business teams to shape and guide Lyft’s approach to autonomous vehicle deployment and marketplace integration.
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  Partner closely with cross-functional organizations to recognize and mitigate regulatory, consumer protection, privacy, and safety issues related to AV and partnership-driven products.
• 3
  Provide full-lifecycle product legal guidance, translating complex contract terms and regulatory demands into actionable product frameworks and technical implementation strategies.
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  Lead and contribute to high-impact, long-term initiatives that drive Lyft’s broader autonomous mobility roadmap.
• 5
  Collaborate with legal team members to improve internal processes and ensure rapid product iteration demands are satisfied.

RequirementsAI-extracted

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience handling high-stakes, structurally complex commercial negotiations with sophisticated counterparties.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, independent judgment, and communication skills.

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