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.\

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.

Associate Counsel, Employment

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Lyft

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