# Counsel, Litigation & Risk

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $132k – $166k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Litigation, Personal Injury, Discovery, Motion Practice, Trial Strategy, Appellate Strategy, Outside Counsel Management, Case Management, Legal Research, Risk Management, Insurance, Regulatory Compliance
**Posted:** 2026-08-06

> Counsel will directly manage litigation, particularly personal injury matters, while advising management and cross-functional teams on legal, risk, and regulatory issues. The role requires at least five years of litigation experience, a J.D., and active state bar membership.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Handle legal matters directly, with an emphasis on personal injury cases.
- Collaborate with the Legal Team to develop and implement litigation strategy aligned with broader business objectives.
- Manage all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, and trial and appellate strategies.
- Analyze litigation matters and participate in resolution strategy decisions.
- Interpret and apply current law and regulations to products and services.
- Manage outside counsel, including tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and strategic alignment.
- Provide litigation guidance to management.
- Advise cross-functional teams, including Claims, Risk, Safety, Policy, and Communications.
- Communicate effectively with insurance carriers and other third parties.

## Requirements

- **5+ years** of litigation experience, practicing at a leading law firm or in-house.
- J.D. from a top-tier law school.
- Active membership in a state bar in good standing.
- Strong problem-solving, judgment, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing as a team member.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
- Ability to manage complex workloads, multiple client demands, and shifting priorities under pressure.
- Resourcefulness, initiative, high standards, and strong ethics.
- Understanding of the transportation, ridesharing, and sharing-economy industries.

## Nice-to-haves

- Prior in-house experience.
- Experience advising technology clients as outside counsel.

## Compensation and Benefits

- Base pay range for the Los Angeles area: **$132,480–$165,600**.
- Potential equity offering, bonus, and benefits may be provided in addition to base pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Mental health benefits.
- Family-building, child care, and pet benefits.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Subsidized commuter benefits.
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.

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