Lyft
Associate Counsel, Employment
$132K–$166K
Washington, DC +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
Nashville, Tennessee, United States - Experience
- 4+ years; law firm and/or in-house experience.
- Education
- J.D. from a top-tier law school.
About the job
Provides employment-law advice and counseling to Lyft’s Employee Relations and People teams, handles investigations and litigation, and supports compliance across a global workforce.
What you'll do
- Advise on employment matters including HR practices, performance management, terminations, leaves, investigations, and accommodations; interpret policies and employment laws.
- Investigate pre-litigation and litigation matters, develop early-resolution strategies, and coordinate with outside counsel.
- Support a global workforce through compliance processes, training, legal updates, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- 4+ years practicing employment law at a leading law firm and/or in-house, with experience and/or interest in advice and counseling.
- Experience litigating and/or counseling on compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination/harassment/retaliation laws.
- Active and in good standing with a State Bar and eligible to practice in the relevant jurisdiction where located.
- J.D. from a top-tier law school.
Nice to have
- Prior in-house or seconded technology company experience.
- Prior in-house experience and expertise supporting a global workforce.
Pay
$132,480-$165,600 USD base salary
Tools
FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, Title VII
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