Associate Counsel, Litigation

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Associate Counsel, Litigation to join Lyft's Litigation team. As a trusted advisor to internal business partners, you will play a critical role in minimizing legal risk to the Company and driving business success. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, resourceful, and skilled at building strong relationships, with a passion for Lyft and the ridesharing community. WHAT YOU'LL DO As Associate Counsel, Litigation, you will be responsible for handling a wide variety of litigation matters, pre-litigation dispute resolution, internal counseling, and other legal disputes. Key responsibilities include: - Handling consumer litigation, tort claims, and intellectual property litigation matters - Proactively approaching all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate strategies - Providing strategic and proactive legal advice to internal business partners on litigation and regulatory matters - Providing legal guidance to cross-functional teams addressing sensitive trust and safety matters - Managing outside counsel in your areas of coverage, including tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and alignment with Lyft's broader legal strategy WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - A J.D. degree from a top-tier law school and membership in at least one state bar - 4+ years of civil litigation experience at a mid to large size law firm, with a strong preference for candidates with prior in-house experience - Prior experience with complex litigation, consumer litigation, tort matters, and/or intellectual property litigation - Excellent problem-solving capabilities, strategic thinking, judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills - Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive attitude to the workplace - Executive presence and ability to communicate legal risks and recommendations to senior leaders WHY REMOTE While this role will be based in the office on a hybrid schedule, with the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year, we are committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging and supports remote work arrangements. BENEFITS Lyft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: - 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 - 18 weeks of paid parental leave - Subsidized commuter benefits - Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership