Manager, Legislative Counsel

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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 Legislative Counsel to join our fast-growing and fast-paced team. Based in Washington D.C this stellar individual will be directly involved in shaping the policy framework for the evolving ridesharing industry as a pivotal part of our Public Policy team. Responsibilities: Provide legal expertise to Lyft’s Public Policy team on legislative issues. Track, analyze, and evaluate proposed legislation across topic areas, identifying risks and opportunities. Draft legislative language, amendments, and recommendations that reflect the interests of Lyft’s users and business. Identify legislative trends and develop responsive strategies across subject matters and jurisdictions. Collaborate cross-functionally to assess legislative impacts and inform decision-making. Partner with Lyft’s regional Public Policy team members on market-specific legislative efforts. Develop leading expertise on a specific issue area, in coordination with their manager. Coordinate with Lyft’s compliance, legal, and operations teams as new regulatory frameworks are implemented. Experience: Law degree required. 5+ years of experience with legislative drafting for a local, state and/or federal legislative body, or at a trade association or company. Exceptional ability to critically analyze policy and legal issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding (and sometimes unstructured) environment. Self-starter; intrinsically motivated. Experience with insurance, transportation, technology, AI, privacy, or labor and employment law a plus but not required 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 w...

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