Counsel, Product & Commercial (Rideshare & Autonomous Vehicles)

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 solutions where the rules are unclear and there is no established precedent.
• Demonstrated experience handling high-stakes, structurally complex commercial negotiations with sophisticated counterparties.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, independent judgment, and communication skills, with a proven ability to provide firm but well-reasoned, business-minded advice to product and engineering leaders.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet, convey grace under pressure, and simultaneously manage complex product launch timelines and shifting priorities.

Benefits

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs 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 Subsidized 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.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role.

Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $176,000 - $220,000, 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.