The opportunity
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
What you'll do
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.
Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters. Develop and implement: strategies for early resolution (as appropriate) and work with outside counsel as appropriate.
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.
What they're looking for
- 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 and internationally, 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.\
