Associate Counsel (Regulatory/Litigation) - UK & Ireland London, England
Uber
Full Time
London, England
78000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
At Uber, we take pride in our diversity and working environment that sees you as more than just a person that can do the job, but a unique individual that can level up our organisation with a perspective only you can offer. Uber provides a truly open culture that encourages all to voice their thoughts.
About the Team
Come and join our litigation and regulatory team which offers you the opportunity to work alongside brilliant legal minds while contributing to a business that is reimagining the way the world moves for the better. As a lawyer at Uber, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Uber and Uber Eats businesses, helping us navigate legal challenges and disputes, and ensuring compliance with regulations across the UK and Ireland.
About the Role
You will champion legal excellence by being at the forefront of Uber's legal efforts, providing expert advice on a wide range of litigation and regulatory matters, from resolving complex disputes to analysing regulatory developments. You’ll take the lead in handling a diverse range of litigation, from commercial disputes to pre-action matters and you’ll proactively identify potential areas of litigation risk and develop proactive measures to mitigate exposure, safeguarding Uber's interests and reputation. You’ll also be comfortable in regulatory road mapping so we can stay ahead of the game by monitoring and interpreting regulatory changes that affect our business models across Uber and Uber Eats.
Your Impact in Role:
Champion of innovation: Uber is known for its innovative spirit, and your legal acumen will be critical in supporting new product launches and initiatives. You'll work closely with product teams to identify potential legal risks and devise proactive strategies to minimise exposure. You’ll turn challenges into opportunities by devising out-of-the-box solutions to intricate legal issues to achieve ambitious operational goals for the business.- A true team player: You’ll be part of a close-knit legal team but you will also work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive Uber's mission forward.
- Clear Communicator: Excellent communication skills - adept at turning legal jargon into clear, succinct and engaging advice.
The Experience You’ll Bring:
- UK qualified with 3-4PQE+ experience at a top-notch law firm or in-house
- Experience in handling contentious matters such as commercial litigation, public law or regulatory.
- Strong business judgement and commercial acumen, communication and interpersonal skills
- Most importantly, a sense of humour and a willingness to embrace fun and excitement while tackling serious legal challenges!
- Collaborative approach with a strong ability to facilitate ideas, build relationships, gain credibility and partner with others.
- A “go get it” attitude!
- Enthusiastic about Uber and our mission.
- Even if you do not fit all of the criteria for the role, we welcome you to apply to explore opportunities (link) within Uber.
What's in it for you?
To see the list of fantastic benefits we offer, please see below:
https://www.uber.com/nl/en/careers/benefits/
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
Uber
https://www.uber.com
San Francisco, United States
Dara Khosrowshahi
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Internet & Web Services
2009
