Senior Legislative and Political Counsel
Instacart
Salary
💰 $187,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Analyze and respond to the evolving regulatory and legislative landscape impacting Instacart
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Policy & Government Affairs, Operations, Product, Communications) to address regulatory and legislative matters
- Analyze, review, and draft legislation that affects gig economy participants, marketplaces, retailers, and consumers
- Provide actionable legal guidance regarding regulatory requirements to ensure compliance across operations
- Help develop legal frameworks and best practices to drive compliance with legislative and regulatory mandates
- Support the design of compliance strategies to meet legislative and regulatory requirements
- Assist in managing external counsel, trade associations, and experts for collaborative strategies or litigation needs
- Build relationships with industry partners and associations; participate in cross-industry initiatives to shape regulatory conversation
- Conduct research and develop expertise in new and emerging areas of law as relevant challenges arise
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- 3+ years of experience practicing law
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize, analyze, and provide precise legal advice in response to legislative updates
- Experience working with legislative bodies, government agencies, or regulatory matters
- Proven success in supporting compliance initiatives and executing legal frameworks
- Understanding of legislative processes and the regulatory landscape
- Preferred: Experience with legislative or regulatory strategy
- Preferred: Familiarity with issues facing marketplace platform companies, gig economy platform companies, or similarly highly regulated businesses
