Description
Lyft is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its global Legal team. The successful candidate will provide pragmatic, timely, and practical legal advice primarily to the professionals on Lyft's Employee Relations and People teams across the globe.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day employment advice and counseling on a broad range of employment issues
- Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters and develop strategies for early resolution
- Provide guidance on and interpret policies and procedures, incorporating knowledge of state and federal employment laws
- Offer legal counsel and support to a global workforce
- Partner closely with Lyft's Employee Relations and People team professionals on employee complaints and investigations
- Collaborate with other members of the Employment Legal Team and People Team to develop strong processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Develop and deliver training to managers and employees
- Monitor important developments in employment law in various jurisdictions
- Work and build trust with cross-functional partners from teams across the Legal Department and the Company
- Travel as necessary to service internal clients and attend legal proceedings
Experience:
- 4+ years practicing employment law at a leading law firm and/or in-house
- 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, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Adept at thinking creatively and strategically, conveying confidence under pressure, and managing complex workloads
- Resourceful self-starter with a passion for results and high standards of ethics
Benefits:
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Discretionary paid time off and observed holidays
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership