Job Description
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 Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal Team! Working closely with Lyft’s in-house counsel and other teams, you will manage corporate governance and securities processes and projects. You should be a self-starter with a positive attitude who takes ownership of projects and works collaboratively with others.
Responsibilities:
Manage domestic and international corporate subsidiaries, including but not limited to: state/corporate registrations, registered agent relations, director and officer information, corporate approvals and record keeping, transaction execution, governance policies, and compliance processes
Assist with SEC filings (including Section 16 reporting, proxy statements, Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K), board/committee meeting preparation and materials, and annual stockholder meeting matters
Manage scheduling and completing corporate governance and securities filings
Assist with M&A, financing and other strategic transactions, including providing due diligence support, data room management, and preparing and organizing deal documents
Coordinate with stock administration team to ensure proper management of equity plan
Partner with other teams within the company and external parties to ensure efficient workflow and handling of requests
Design and execute refined processes to help Lyft continue to grow
Manage other projects as assigned
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years relevant legal experience - corporate goverance and securities laws, administrative, operations, project management
Top-tier law firm and/or public company in-house experience a plus
A Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required for this position
Excellent communication skills, and customer obsessed approach
Team player who manages responsibilities as unexpected issues arise
Collaborative, with ability to cultivate cross-functional relationships
Exceptionally organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and articulate
Ability to receive general direction and run projects independently in a timely manner with sound judgment and critical thinking skills
Sense of humor, motivated, positive attitude, low ego, and a willingness to dive into new areas
Proficiency working in a Mac environment, and specifically with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.) as well as Microsoft Suite, Adobe, DocuSign, etc.
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 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. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. 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 San Francisco area is $88,000 - $110,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.