Associate Counsel, Employment

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  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.
• 2
  Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters. Develop and implement strategies for early resolution (as appropriate) and work with outside counsel as appropriate.
• 3
  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).
• 4
  Provide legal counsel and support to a global workforce.
• 5
  Partner closely with Lyft’s Employee Relations and People team professionals on employee complaints and investigations, performance management, and accommodations.
• 6
  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.
• 7
  Develop and deliver training to managers and employees -- candidates must be comfortable with public speaking.
• 8
  Monitor important developments in employment law in jurisdictions across the country and internationally, striving to spot trends in their infancy.
• 9
  Work and build trust with cross-functional partners from teams across the Legal Department and the Company.
• 10
  Travel from time-to-time as necessary to service internal clients; develop cross-office relationships; and attend legal proceedings/negotiations.\

Requirements

• 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).
• Prior in-house experience and expertise supporting a global workforce is a plus but not required.
• Active and in good standing with a State Bar and eligible to practice in the relevant jurisdiction where you are located.
• You must have 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.
• Travel from time-to-time as necessary to service internal clients; develop cross-office relationships; and attend legal proceedings/negotiations.\ Experience: 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.
• Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location.

Perks & Benefits