About the Team
The Public Policy and Social Impact Team is a fast-growing, dynamic, collaborative group working to help Dashers, local businesses, and cities thrive. From creating new protections and benefits for workers, to supporting small businesses through innovative partnerships, to connecting communities in need with the power of last-mile logistics, we are at the cutting edge of public policy issues at all levels of government around the globe.
About the Role
DoorDash is looking for an experienced legislative counsel and policy development professional to join the team’s Policy Development and Research Group. The Senior Legislative Counsel will shape the legal and regulatory framework for a new sector of the economy at a pivotal moment in Australia and New Zealand. This expansive role will focus on legislative analysis, developing our policy positions with input from cross-functional business teams, and strategic input on our policy priorities. You will work with the Head of Policy & Government Relations in the region and stakeholders across the company to develop and support the adoption of policies that best serve Dashers, merchants, and consumers.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Conceptualise, draft, analyse, and advise on legislative and regulatory proposals covering a wide range of policy issues affecting Dashers, merchants, consumers, and other aspects of DoorDash’s business at the local, state, and federal levels in Australia and New Zealand – playing a pivotal role in shaping the future regulatory environment for our industry.
- Collaborate with the Head of Policy and Government Relations, Australia & New Zealand, other members of the Policy Team (including those based in other markets), and business partners – from Strategy & Operations to Product to Finance – to develop DoorDash’s position on potential legislation and regulations.
- Keep partners on business teams apprised of regulatory developments, and work with cross-functional partners and Legal to plan for new laws and regulations, providing strategic input on our compliance plans.
- Collaborate with counterparts at peer companies to build industry alignment on important policy issues facing the gig economy across the country.
- As needed, support the Head of Policy & Government Relations in representing DoorDash in conversations with policymakers and other stakeholders.
- Work with Policy Research to engage with academics, think tanks, and other research institutions to ensure DoorDash remains at the cutting edge of public policy debates on the issues that impact our business and Dashers, merchants, and consumers.
We’re excited about you because…
- You are qualified to practice law and have legal experience in Australia with a strong academic record. Although this role is not on the Legal Team, strong legal skills are required.
- You have at least 7 years of legal experience, including 2 at a law firm, with a demonstrated record of success as a lawyer focusing on a wide range of legislative and regulatory issues.
- You have experience working in a global business environment, demonstrating the ability to operate with strong cross-cultural competence and flexibility with working hours – as well as the ability to occasionally travel to other cities in Australia, as well as the U.S. and Europe to further global collaboration across the team.
- Bonus points for experience in labour law, at a top law firm, in-house at a technology company, and/or with a U.S.-based company.
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About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
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