Lyft

Counsel, Employment & Litigation

Lyft

185 Berry St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

Responsibility — meaning a hands-on approach with or without the support of outside counsel — for a wide variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters in state and federal courts and administrative forums, including matters involving worker classification questions. Responsibility for providing labor advice and counseling in an emerging industry. Collaborate closely with fellow Legal Team members and outside counsel to develop and carry out labor and employment litigation strategy with an eye toward impact on Lyft’s broader business objectives. Manage outside counsel, including tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and alignment with Lyft’s broader legal strategy Ability to manage high-volume portfolio that could encompass a variety of employment matters, including: unemployment claims; administrative audits; agency charges; and workers’ compensation claims. Proactively approach all aspects of employment litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, and trial and appellate strategies.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 185 Berry St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience practicing in-house or at a large or mid-size law firm

  • Active member in good standing of at least one state bar

  • Prior in-house experience and/or experience advising gig economy clients as outside counsel

  • Experience providing labor advice and counseling, particularly sectoral bargaining

Required Skills
  • Presentation skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Negotiating and closing skills

  • Complex litigation skills

  • Labor advice and counseling

Soft Skills
  • Process Improvement

  • Driven and self-motivated

  • Communication Skills

  • Adaptability

  • Detail oriented and highly organized

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Counsel, Employment & Litigation in 185 Berry St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA is $105,782 to $143,131 per year. This range is based on the salaries reported by employers and employees for this particular job in the area.

Additional Information
Lyft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedFebruary 23rd, 2021
Apply BeforeApril 11th, 2026
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About Lyft

Lyft, Inc. is a transportation network company based in San Francisco, California and operating in 640 cities in the United States and 9 cities in Canada. It develops, markets, and operates the Lyft mobile app, offering car rides, scooters, and a bicycle-sharing system.

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