Counsel, Product & Commercial (Rideshare)

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  Advise Lyft product teams as they develop, launch, and operate a wide range of new products and features across multiple lines of business
• 2
  Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements involving complex partnerships and technology transactions; serve as the primary legal counsel for these partnerships, from ideation to product implementation
• 3
  Provide practical and creative legal advice and support on business matters in a fluctuating and fast-paced environment
• 4
  Integrate with cross-functional partners and their teams (including business development managers, product managers, and marketing managers) and serve as the voice of Legal throughout the product development process and related marketing initiatives
• 5
  Develop and drive comprehensive, long-term legal strategies that balance risk and business objectives
• 6
  Prioritize your workload to meet goals and deadlines in an environment where business priorities sometimes shift
• 7
  Assist other teams with projects on an as-needed basis

Requirements

• Law degree and membership in at least one state bar with good standing
• 5+ years of experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department; experience advising clients on tech product development and/or partnership integration is a strong plus, but not required
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Strong track record of working with a wide range of commercial agreements and customer-facing terms
• Willing and eager to take on new areas of law and function independently, while also being a team player who brings a positive attitude to the workplace in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Ability to think quickly, convey grace under pressure, and simultaneously manage multiple client priorities
• Great judgment and sense of humor

Perks & Benefits