# Associate Counsel, Employment at Lyft

> United States · Junior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Alyft%3A8863276002 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Lyft](https://alderhq.app/companies/lyft)
- Location text: Washington, DC; Nashville Union Coworking
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Washington, DC; Nashville Union Coworking")
- Posted: 2026-10-02 (34 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://app.careerpuck.com/job-board/lyft/job/8863276002?gh_jid=8863276002

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Washington DC, n 55): p25 $44k, median $56k, p75 $88k
- H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 8, median offered wage $118k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance))

## Description (the employer's text)

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.

Lyft is looking for a bright, pragmatic, and self-motivated employment attorney with 4+ years of employment counseling and litigation experience to join our growing global 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 Employee Relations and People teams across the globe. 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. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial and resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, excellent at building strong relationships and interested in learning more about supporting a global workforce.

### 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, 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.
- 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.\\
### 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.
- Active and in good standing with a State Bar and eligible to practice in the relevant jurisdiction where you are located.
- J.D. from a top-tier law school
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Adept at thinking creatively (and strategically!) on your feet, conveying grace under pressure, and simultaneously managing complex workloads, multiple client demands, and shifting priorities all while instilling confidence
- 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 with additional programs available when enrolled
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
- In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

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