Associate Counsel, Employment

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters.&nbsp; Develop and implement strategies for early resolution (as appropriate) and work with outside counsel as appropriate.</li> <li>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).</li> <li>Provide legal counsel and support to a global workforce.</li> <li>Partner closely with Lyft’s Employee Relations and People team professionals on employee complaints and investigations, performance management, and accommodations.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Develop and deliver training to managers and employees -- candidates must be comfortable with public speaking.</li> <li>Monitor important developments in employment law in jurisdictions across the country and internationally, striving to spot trends in their infancy.</li> <li>Work and build trust with cross-functional partners from teams across the Legal Department and the Company.</li> <li>Travel from time-to-time as necessary to service internal clients; develop cross-office relationships; and attend legal proceedings/negotiations.\</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Experience:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>4+ years practicing employment law at a leading law firm and/or in-house, with experience and/or interest in advice and counseling</li> <li>Prior in-house experience and expertise supporting a global workforce is a plus but not required.</li> <li>Active and in good standing with a State Bar and eligible to practice in the relevant jurisdiction where you are located.&nbsp;</li> <li>J.D. from a top-tier law school</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills</li> <li>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</li> <li>Resourceful self-starter and have a passion for results. Embody Lyft’s culture, and operate with high standards and ethics</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Benefits:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled</li> <li>Mental health benefits</li> <li>Family building benefits</li> <li>Child care and pet benefits</li> <li>401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future</li> <li>In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off</li> <li>18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible</li> <li>Subsidized commuter benefits</li> <li>Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership</li> </ul> <p><em>Lyft is an eq