Lyft

Associate Counsel, Employment

Lyft$118K — $147K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in employment law, either in-house or at a leading law firm.
  • Knowledge of state and federal anti-discrimination laws, particularly California laws.
  • Active member of the State Bar, eligible to practice in relevant jurisdiction.
  • J.D. from a top-tier law school.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage complex workloads and shifting priorities effectively.
  • Resourceful and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily employment advice balancing legal risks with business impact.
  • Investigate and strategize on pre-litigation and litigation matters.
  • Interpret policies and state/federal laws for team guidance.
  • Support a global workforce with tailored legal counsel.
  • Collaborate with Employee Relations on investigations and complaints.
  • Develop training programs for managers and employees on legal issues.
  • Monitor employment law developments and trends.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Mental health support services for employees.
  • Family building resources, including fertility support.
  • Child care subsidies and pet care benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching for retirement savings.
  • Discretionary paid time off for salaried employees, and 15 days paid time off for hourly employees.
  • Generous paid parental leave of 18 weeks for all types of parents.
  • Subsidized commuter benefits to ease transportation costs.
  • Monthly Lyft credits and a complimentary Lyft Pink membership.
Full Job Description
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 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 Nashville - 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. #Hybrid The expected base pay range for this position in the Nashville area is $118,080-$147,600, 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.

About Lyft

Lyft is a transportation network company that was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates a mobile app that allows users to request rides from nearby drivers. Lyft provides ride-hailing services in the United States and Canada, and it has expanded into other transportation services, such as bike-sharing and scooter-sharing. The company is known for its pink mustache logo, which was replaced by a glowing dashboard mustache in 2015. Lyft went public in March 2019.
Learn more about Lyft
Size
4,453 employees
Market Cap
$3.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.7 billion
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+56.4%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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