Associate Counsel I

Uber; Buenos Aires; Híbrido; ARS 2.400.000 - 3.600.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Uber in Buenos Aires is seeking a Labor & Employment Counsel to support employment and labor law matters in Argentina and contribute to global perspectives on worker classification. You will work with Legal and cross‑functional teams in a collaborative office environment.

The role requires a strong business mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal topics into actionable guidance for leadership and teams. Hybrid work is available.

Formación

• LL.B. and authorization to practice law in Argentina.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience in employment/labor law.
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to work from Uber's Buenos Aires office on a hybrid schedule.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical, business‑mocused employment legal advice with leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Advise People teams on employment matters including employee relations, policies, performance management, terminations, and related agreements.
• Assess employment risks in projects through cross‑functional participation and develop clear solutions.
• Oversee employment litigation and regulatory matters, coordinating with outside counsel and aligning with Uber’s objectives.
• Support worker classification strategy and related employment issues with regional/global Legal teams.
• Collaborate closely with a manager located in another country and maintain proactive communication on priorities and developments.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Educación

LL.B. and Bar in Argentina

Descripción del empleo

About the role and team

The Labor & Employment team is a strategic function within Legal, partnering closely with the business to enable sustainable growth and turn business priorities into practical solutions. In Argentina, this role will directly support a business that is gaining momentum, while also contributing to broader priorities, including the evolving worker classification landscape globally.

This is a highly collaborative and cross-functional role, working alongside Legal and other business teams in a dynamic office environment. Success requires a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset, strong judgment, and the ability to build trusted partnerships and translate complex legal matters into practical solutions.

What you'll do

• Deliver high-quality support through practical, creative, and business-oriented employment legal advice, partnering directly with local leadership and cross-functional teams such as Policy, Operations, Communications, and People.
• Advise People teams on employment matters, including employee relations, policies, performance management, terminations, and other day-to-day issues, while reviewing agreements, policies, and communications with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assess employment risks across business projects by actively participating in cross-functional meetings, identifying potential issues, and developing clear and creative solutions that enable business objectives.
• Oversee employment litigation and regulatory matters, leading case strategy in close coordination with outside counsel and ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with Uber's broader objectives.
• Support Uber's strategy on worker classification and other key employment matters, collaborating with regional and global Legal teams and translating complex legal developments into clear, actionable guidance.
• Collaborate closely with your manager based in another country, maintaining clear and proactive communication on priorities, risks, and key developments while operating with autonomy and sound judgment.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and active registration with the applicable Bar Association in Argentina.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience, with in-depth knowledge of Argentine employment and labor laws.
• Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work from Uber's Buenos Aires office in accordance with the designated hybrid work schedule.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous in-house experience, ideally within a technology, platform, or fast-paced multinational company.
• Knowledge of Future of Work topics, including worker classification, emerging work models, and the legal and regulatory developments shaping new ways of working.
• Knowledge of AI tools and an interest in using AI to enhance legal research, analysis, efficiency, and day-to-day work.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal topics into clear, concise, and compelling recommendations for different audiences.

Ready to Ride?

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

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