Associate Counsel, Litigation & Risk

Lyft • New York, NY • 2w ago

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 4 years of litigation experience to join our Legal Team. The successful candidate will be 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 & Customer Care, 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/or other third parties.

Experience:

4+ years practicing law at a leading law firm or in-house.

J.D. from a top-tier law school.

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.

Preference is given to a candidate with experience litigating in NYC courts.

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 programs available when enrolled

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan 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

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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 New York City area is $144,000 - $180,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Total compensation is 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.

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