Legislative Counsel

Instacart is transforming the grocery industry by providing grocery delivery and household goods, while offering flexible earnings opportunities to personal shoppers. The company operates at the intersection of food access, gig economy labor, and marketplace regulation, making legislative and regulatory engagement a core business function.

As Legislative Counsel on the Legislative and Labor Team, you will analyze emerging regulatory requirements, build compliance frameworks, and shape the regulatory conversation around gig economy platforms and marketplace operators. You will coordinate cross-functional regulatory responses, review legislation impacting gig economy participants, and develop legal frameworks to ensure compliant operations.

• Coordinate cross-functional regulatory responses with Policy and Government Affairs, Operations, Product, and Communications teams.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of legislation affecting gig economy participants, marketplaces, retailers, and consumers, delivering actionable legal guidance.
• Develop and document legal frameworks and compliance best practices for legislative and regulatory mandates.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, trade associations, and industry partners, contributing to cross-industry initiatives.
• Build and share expertise in emerging areas of law relevant to Instacart's business.

• 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.

• Experience with legislative or regulatory strategy.
• Familiarity with issues facing marketplace platform companies, gig economy platform companies, or similarly highly regulated businesses.

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits. This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Base pay ranges vary by location.

Apply through the Instacart careers page for this role.