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About the role
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this role
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.
- 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...
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