Associate Counsel, Employment

Lyft • Nashville, TN

8d • $118,080 - $147,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is seeking a pragmatic and self-motivated employment attorney with over 4 years of experience in employment counseling and litigation. This role will provide legal advice primarily to the Employee Relations and People teams globally. The ideal candidate will have experience with federal and state anti-discrimination/harassment/retaliation laws, preferably including California law. Prior in-house or seconded technology company experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial and resourceful self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, skilled at building relationships, and interested in supporting a global workforce.

Requirements

• 4+ years practicing employment law at a leading law firm and/or in-house, with experience and/or interest in advice and counseling
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house experience and expertise supporting a global workforce is a plus but not required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic day-to-day employment advice and counseling on a broad range of employment issues 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, and work with outside counsel.
• 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.
• Monitor important developments in employment law across the country and internationally.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level