Description
Lyft is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its global Legal team. The successful candidate will provide pragmatic 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.
Responsibilities:
- Provide employment advice and counseling on HR practices, performance management, terminations, leaves of absence, investigations, and employee accommodations.
- 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 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 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.
- Prior in-house experience supporting a global workforce is a plus.
- 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 grace under pressure, and managing complex workloads.
- Resourceful self-starter with a passion for results and high standards.
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 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Subsidized commuter benefits.
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.