Associate Counsel, Employment

Lyft; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Lyft credits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Lyft is seeking a bright, pragmatic employment attorney with 4+ years of employment counseling and litigation experience to join our global Legal team. You will provide timely, business-minded advice to professionals across Lyft's Employee Relations and People teams, with a focus on compliance with federal, state, and international laws.

The role requires a J.D. from a top-tier school, an active State Bar license, and strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of employment law experience in law firms and/or in-house roles.
• Experience counseling and/or litigating on federal and state anti-discrimination/harassment/retaliation laws (California a plus).
• Active bar in good standing; eligible to practice in the relevant jurisdiction; strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment advice and counseling on HR practices, performance management, terminations, leaves, investigations, and accommodations.
• Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Interpret policies with knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, Title VII, and related laws; advise a global workforce.

Skills

Legal analysis

Counseling

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

Job description

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is looking for a bright, pragmatic, and self-motivated employment attorney with 4+ years of employment counseling and litigation experience to join our growing global Legal team. The ideal candidate will leverage their prior law firm and/or in-house experience to provide thoughtful, timely, practical and business-minded legal advice primarily to the professionals on Lyft's Employee Relations and People teams across the globe. You must have experience litigating and/or counseling on compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination/harassment/retaliation laws, preferably including analysis of issues under California law. Prior in-house or seconded technology company experience is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial and resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, excellent at building strong relationships and interested in learning more about supporting a global workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Provide pragmatic day-to-day employment advice and counseling on a broad range of employment issues in order to balance business impact and legal risk including HR practices, performance management, terminations, leaves of absence, investigations, and employee accommodations.
• Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters. Develop and implement strategies for early resolution (as appropriate) and work with outside counsel as appropriate.
• Provide guidance and Interpret policies and procedures, incorporating knowledge of state and federal employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, and Title VII and equivalent state and international laws).
• Provide legal counsel and support to a global workforce.
• Partner closely with Lyft's Employee Relations and People team professionals on employee complaints and investigations, performance management, and accommodations.
• Collaborate with other members of the Employment Legal Team and People Team to develop strong processes to ensure compliance with applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Develop and deliver training to managers and employees -- candidates must be comfortable with public speaking.
• Monitor important developments in employment law in jurisdictions across the country and internationally, striving to spot trends in their infancy.
• Work and build trust with cross-functional partners from teams across the Legal Department and the Company.
• Travel from time-to-time as necessary to service internal clients; develop cross-office relationships; and attend legal proceedings/negotiations.

Experience:

• 4+ years practicing employment law at a leading law firm and/or in-house, with experience and/or interest in advice and counseling
• Prior in-house experience and expertise supporting a global workforce is a plus but not required.
• Active and in good standing with a State Bar and eligible to practice in the relevant jurisdiction where you are located.
• J.D. from a top-tier law school
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Adept at thinking creatively (and strategically!) on your feet, conveying grace under pressure, and simultaneously managing complex workloads, multiple client demands, and shifting priorities all while instilling confidence
• Resourceful self-starter and have a passion for results. Embody Lyft's culture, and operate with high standards and ethics

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule following the establishment of a Lyft office in Seattle - Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursday