Associate Counsel, Employment

The role

This person will provide employment advice and counseling to Employee Relations and People teams globally. They will investigate litigation matters and develop training for managers and employees.

What you will do

• Provide pragmatic day-to-day employment advice and counseling on 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 and work with outside counsel.
• Provide guidance and interpret policies and procedures regarding state and federal employment laws.
• Provide legal counsel and support to a global workforce.
• Partner with Employee Relations and People team professionals on complaints, investigations, performance management, and accommodations.
• Collaborate with the Employment Legal Team and People Team to develop compliance processes.
• Develop and deliver training to managers and employees.
• Monitor employment law developments in jurisdictions across the country and internationally.
• Work and build trust with cross-functional partners.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years practicing employment law at a leading law firm and/or in-house
• Experience and/or interest in advice and counseling
• Experience litigating and/or counseling on compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination/harassment/retaliation laws
• 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
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Resourceful self-starter

Nice to have

• Analysis of issues under California law
• Prior in-house or seconded technology company experience
• Prior in-house experience and expertise supporting a global workforce

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• 12 observed holidays
• Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members
• 15 days paid time off for hourly team members
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits
• Complimentary Lyft Pink membership

About the company

Lyft aims to serve and connect by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.