Lyft

Actively Hiring

Employment Attorney

Washington, USA

Full-time

Role Overview

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.

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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.

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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, an

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.

Requirements & Eligibility

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

Required Skills & Tech

Employment LawLitigationLegal CounselingFMLAADAFLSANLRATitle VII

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Role Highlights

Posted Date

2 Oct 2026

Salary

Competitive

Experience

4+ years