Uber Associate Counsel - Employment EMEA 

United States, West Virginia 

304212010

What You'll Do

• Identify and resolve employment related issues regarding Uber’s business and its relationship with users of the Uber App.
• Handle and advise on litigation disputes and employment litigation involving both employees and drivers/couriers.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in tax, regulatory legal, product developers and policy and communications team to pre-empt employment law risks related to Uber’s business, and proactive finding solutions to those issues.
• Work with the business and colleagues in legal, tax and policy as we explore new modalities across the region.
• Advise Uber’s HR team on the full range of employment matters relating to recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, compensation, benefits, and terminations in Northern & Eastern Europe. Prepare and conduct training for HR and the business on various employment related topics such as conducting investigations, performance management and award related matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of employment documents, including employment contracts, restrictive covenant agreements, assignment letters, separation agreements and policies and handbooks.
• Partner closely with HR and internal audit on a variety of projects, initiatives, investigations and risk management.

What You'll Need

• UK qualified employment lawyer with at least 2 years PQE experience
• Ability to work independently and own matters, including advising business stakeholders, which will include those based in the UK, Nordics and Eastern Europe.
• Positive attitude in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience is preferred, but not essential
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Confidence in operating in a fast-paced environment.
• History of driving efficient and strategic use of resources, including other support functions, in-house counsel, vendors and external counsel.
• Inquisitiveness, along with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of the matter, and articulate plans to address them.
• Collaborative approach with both business and legal groups, with a strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility and partner with others.
• Passionate about your work and a desire to have a big impact.
• Enthusiastic about Uber!

* Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to .