Associate Counsel, Employment

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 me