Counsel, Employment

At Lyft, our mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

Lyft is looking for a bright, pragmatic, and self-motivated employment attorney with 5+ years of employment counseling and litigation experience to join our growing Legal team. The ideal candidate will leverage their prior law firm and/or in-house experience to provide thoughtful, timely, practical and business-minded legal advice primarily to the professionals on Lyft’s People Team. You must have experience litigating and/or counseling on compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws, preferably including analysis of issues under the California Labor Code. Prior in-house or seconded technology company experience is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial and comfortable working in an ambiguous, quickly-changing and fast-paced environment. You will report directly to the Senior Director, Employment Legal.

Responsibilities:

• 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, recruiting, hiring, labor relations, wage and hour, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, pay equity, compensation and benefits, and wage and hour matters.
• Respond to inquiries and charges related to EEOC, DOL, NLRB, OSHA, CRD, DLSE and other state related agencies. Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters and develop and implement strategies for early resolution (as appropriate) and work with outside counsel as appropriate.
• Audit wage and hour practices to ensure compliance with the FLSA, the California Labor Code, and state laws around the country, including with respect to exempt/non-exempt classification, worker/independent contractor classification, administration of compensation programs, and timekeeping and payroll practices.
• Provide legal counsel and support to international workforce.
• Partner closely with Lyft’s Employee Relations professionals on employee complaints and investigations, and performance management.
• Collaborate with other members of the Employment Legal Team and People Team to develop strong processes to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Develop and deliver training to managers and employees -- candidates must be comfortable with public speaking.
• Monitor important developments in employment law in jurisdictions across the country, striving to spot trends in their infancy.
• 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.

Experience:

• 5+ 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 an international workforce is a plus but not required.
• Active and in good standing with a State Bar (California preferred) and eligible to practice as Registered In-House Counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.
• J.D. from a top-tier law school.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet, convey grace under pressure, and simultaneously manage complex workloads, multiple client demands, and shifting priorities.
• Be a resourceful self-starter and have a passion for results. Embody Lyft’s culture, and operate with high standards and ethics.

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Mental health benefits.
• Family building benefits.
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off.
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program.

Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Thursdays and a team-specific third day. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $176,000 - $220,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.