Associate Counsel, Employment

Lyft; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Lyft credits

Lyft Pink membership

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Lyft seeks an employment attorney with 4+ years of experience to join its global Legal team. You will counsel professionals across the globe on a wide range of employment matters, including investigations, policy interpretation, and compliance with federal, state, and international laws.

This in-house role is based in Washington DC on a hybrid schedule, collaborating with Employee Relations and People teams to deliver pragmatic, business-minded legal advice while training managers and staff.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of employment law practice at a leading law firm and/or in-house
• Active State Bar in the relevant jurisdiction; top-tier law school degree
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment advice and counseling on a broad range of issues
• Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel
• Interpret policies and procedures in light of state, federal, and international employment laws
• Provide legal counsel to a global workforce and partner with Employee Relations and People teams
• Develop processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and deliver training to managers and employees
• Monitor developments in employment law across jurisdictions and advise accordingly

Skills

Employment law expertise

Litigation experience

Counseling and advisory

Public speaking

Cross-border/global experience

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

Bar admission

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 Washington D.C — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

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The expected base pay range for this position in the Washington D.C area is $132,480-$165,600, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.