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Legislative Counsel

Instacart· Legal
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Remote$193k - $244kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Legislative and labor-focused attorney to analyze regulatory requirements, build compliance frameworks, and influence regulatory conversations affecting Instacart’s gig economy operations.

Responsibilities

  • Cross-functional regulatory responses are coordinated with clarity: Policy and Government Affairs, Operations, Product, and Communications teams have a consistent, well-analyzed legal perspective on legislative matters affecting Instacart's operations.
  • A comprehensive review of legislation impacting gig economy participants, marketplaces, retailers, and consumers is complete, with actionable legal guidance delivered to business partners to drive compliant operations.
  • Legal frameworks and compliance best practices for meeting legislative and regulatory mandates are developed and documented, giving the company a foundation to navigate evolving requirements with confidence.
  • Instacart's relationships with external counsel, trade associations, and industry partners are actively managed, with cross-industry initiatives underway that contribute to shaping the regulatory conversation in favor of gig economy innovation.
  • Expertise in emerging areas of law relevant to Instacart's business is built and shared internally, ensuring the team is prepared to respond to new legal challenges as they arise.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
  • 6+ 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.

Skills

Required:Legal analysis and synthesisRegulatory affairsCompliance program development

Benefits

  • Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work.
  • New hire equity grant and annual refresh grants.
  • Flex First remote work policy.
  • Review of benefits offerings here.
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Instacart is the North American leader in online grocery and one of the fastest-growing companies in e-commerce. Instacart’s same-day delivery and pickup services bring fresh groceries and everyday essentials to busy people and families across the U.S. and Canada in as fast as an hour. Since its founding in 2012, Instacart has become an essential service for millions of families, while also serving as an immediate, flexible earnings opportunity for hundreds of thousands of shoppers across North America. The company partners with more than 350 retailers and delivers from more than 25,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America. Today, Instacart is accessible to more than 85% of households in the U.S. and more than 70% of households in Canada.

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