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Counsel, Regulatory Compliance Jobs in New York, NY at Lyft
Title: Counsel, Regulatory Compliance
Company: Lyft
Location: New York, NY
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work externally and across all areas of the company to advise on and implement our compliance objectives. This role reports to the Director of Regulatory Compliance.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with regulators to determine relevant requirements, and negotiate and advocate for favorable interpretations and adoption of rules that benefit Lyft and its customers
Research and advise on regulatory compliance issues that impact Lyft’s Operations, Marketing, Finance and Product teams
Communicate regulatory compliance requirements and offer guidance to other teams including Communications, Product, Public Policy, Customer Support, and other teams within the Legal Department
Evaluate Lyft product initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements
Gather and synthesize data relating to Lyft’s compliance requirements.
Experience:
J.D. from a top-tier law school
Admitted to the New York or California Bar in good standing or eligible to register as In-House Counsel
5-8 years of experience working as an attorney, with experience working in-house, with a government agency, or at a law firm advising technology companies as outside counsel
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to think both tactically and strategically
Ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple internal and external sources under demanding deadlines
Experience working in regulation of transportation or with federal contracting preferred 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 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 and diverse workplace. 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 or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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. 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 $176,000 – $220,000. 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.
