Associate Counsel, Employment

Lyft•Seattle, WA

6h•$132,480 - $165,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is seeking a pragmatic, self-motivated employment attorney to join its global Legal team. The attorney will provide timely, practical, business-minded advice primarily to professionals on Lyft’s Employee Relations and People teams, supporting employment matters for a global workforce. The role involves counseling, investigations, litigation, compliance guidance, training, and collaboration with internal partners. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, builds strong relationships, and is interested in supporting a global workforce. This is a hybrid role in Seattle once a Lyft office is established there. Team members are expected to work in the office three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; hybrid employees may work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year. The expected Seattle-area base pay range is $132,480–$165,600, excluding potential equity, bonus, and benefits.

Requirements

At least 4 years practicing employment law at a leading law firm and/or in-house, with experience and/or interest in advice and counseling.
Experience litigating and/or counseling on compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation laws.
Active and in good standing with a State Bar and eligible to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
J.D. from a top-tier law school.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think creatively and strategically, perform under pressure, manage complex workloads and shifting priorities, and instill confidence.
Resourceful, results-oriented self-starter with high standards and ethics.
Comfort with public speaking.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day employment advice and counseling on HR practices, performance management, terminations, leaves of absence, investigations, and employee accommodations, balancing business impact and legal risk.
Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters, develop strategies for early resolution when appropriate, and work with outside counsel as appropriate.
Interpret policies and procedures using knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, Title VII, and equivalent state and international laws.
Provide legal counsel and support to a global workforce.
Partner with Employee Relations and People team professionals on employee complaints and investigations, performance management, and accommodations.
Collaborate with the Employment Legal Team and People Team to develop processes that support compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
Develop and deliver training to managers and employees.
Monitor developments in employment law across the United States and internationally, identifying emerging trends.
Build trust with cross-functional partners across the Legal Department and company.
Travel as necessary to serve internal clients, develop cross-office relationships, and attend legal proceedings or negotiations.

Benefits

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.
Twelve observed holidays.
Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members or 15 days of paid time off for hourly team members.
Eighteen weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
Subsidized commuter benefits.
Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.
Potential equity offering and bonus.