Legal Director, Lime
Employment Law
$166-200k
Electric bike and scooter rentals
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Electric bike and scooter rentals
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$166-200k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires exceptional analytical skills, client-focused experience, and a deep understanding of the legal needs within a technology-driven environment
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law
- 8+ years of legal experience in employment law including subject matter expertise and substantial experience in private practice or a corporate legal department with a highly-regarded firm or organization practicing employment law counseling and/or employment litigation
- Previous experience of advising on cross-border employment law matters with a multi-state US focus. Preferred candidates will have experience advising on employment legal matters globally
- Ability to communicate complex issues correctly and clearly to internal stakeholders
- High moral and ethical standards
Desirable
- Preferred candidates will have experience advising on employment legal matters globally
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize workflow with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal risks, evaluate complex situations, and provide effective solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures
What the job involves
- Lime is hiring for a Sr. Legal Counsel, Employment Law, capable of leading the employment law function and handling a diverse range of responsibilities including process optimization and compliance
- The ideal candidate plays a pivotal role in supporting the Legal department and fostering effective communication across a global organization
- You will also be responsible for facilitating decision-making processes and driving efficiency and effectiveness as well as turning complex Legal department challenges into action and outcomes in a fast moving environment
- Provide advice and counsel on all aspects of employment law for the company's operations
- Advise HR on day-to-day employee lifecycle issues, such as hiring, leaves/accommodations, compensation and benefits, performance management, terminations, reorganizations, reductions in force, and other organizational matters including providing legal risk assessments and practical solutions to mitigating risk
- Draft and update employment-related agreements, templates, and documentation, including employment policies, employment agreements, and process documents to align with best practices and legislative changes
- Guide investigative teams in workplace investigations
- Strategically manage pre-litigation employment disputes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, human resources and other internal/external stakeholders, to gather information, coordinate efforts, and ensure consistent and effective investigations
- Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and technology industry trends to ensure the company's adherence to changing employment legal requirements
Application process
- Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application
Our take
In recent years, electric-powered mobility companies have attracted an extraordinary amount of interest and funding, in part due to rising eco-friendly sentiment, and in part because of the race to "find the next Uber". Lime is one such company, that has rapidly scaled across multiple geographies to be a key player in the fight for market leadership.
Lime, along with its competitors, has had to grapple with regulation in many of its target markets, but nonetheless has steadily increased its footprint. Since its launch, the company has facilitated millions of trips, making it one of the biggest companies of its kind. Interestingly, the CEO has stated that "cars are our true business rivals—not other scooter companies", suggesting that its biggest business challenge will be to get families to give up their second cars.
With a presence that spans an impressive number of regions - most recently Lime has begun operating in Qatar - the company has cemented itself in the micromobility market, and stands to profit from the increasing popularity of these types of services. Across 2022, a substantial increase in ridership enabled Lime to achieve a "full profitable year", with suggestions it will pursue an IPO in the near future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2021
$523m
CONVERTIBLE
May 2020
$170m
SERIES E
Total funding: $1.5bn
Company values
- Win together: We’re all on this ride, together. We put the company’s interests ahead of our market, and our function. We speak up, ask difficult questions and suggest solutions for the good of all. We compete externally, not internally
- Obsess about our customers: We innovate on behalf of our customers - riders, cities, and operators - and strive to understand them on a local level. We walk in their shoes and seek new ways to delight them
- Prioritize financial discipline: We act as owners. We succeed by making disciplined investments and smart financial choices. We recognize that constraints drive creativity
- Raise the bar: We consistently deliver top results. Yesterday’s wins are tomorrow’s expectations. We are always innovating to achieve the impossible and set a new precedent
- Celebrate our differences: We seek out different perspectives, life experiences, and ideas because diversity makes our work and teams better. We create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves
- Build great teams: We develop top talent because they are foundational to Lime's success. We treat every new hire, promotion, and performance conversation as an opportunity to cultivate strong trams
- See clearly, with optimism: We are clear-eyed about our challenges, and know that with planning, team work, and execution, we can tackle anything
- Challenge because we care: We are direct and honest with one another, and seek truth over personal victory. We lead with curiosity and listen with an open mind
- Boldly commit: We encourage debate, but once a decision is made, we commit fully by doing everything we can to achieve our goal
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Toby
(Board Advisor)Founder and CEO of ZERO&. Was a Marketing Manager at Pepsi for 6 years before doing an MBA at Berkeley. Moved into consulting and VC for 5 years before starting Lime.
Brad
(Chairman)VP of Business Development at Tencent for 8 years. Managing Partner of a VC firm for 3 years, where he worked with Toby. Has an MBA from Berkeley.
People progressing
Joined in 2018 as a Data Analyst Intern before quickly becoming a Data Analyst. They left the company in 2020 but returned in 2021 as a Software Engineer.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Lime
- Feeling accepted, celebrated, and supported comes standard when you work at Lime. Our Employee Resource Groups bring us together based on shared experiences. They include; lime Able, Parents@lime, Womxn@lime, lime Pride, and more.
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