Future Of Work Counsel

Summary

Join Instacart's Future of Work Team as a talented lawyer to navigate the complex legal and policy landscape of the grocery industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape regulatory and legislative outcomes, advise on labor law compliance, and develop compliance strategies. This role requires a Juris Doctor degree, state bar admission, and relevant experience in legislative analysis and labor law. The position offers a competitive salary, equity grants, and remote work flexibility. Instacart provides a supportive and collaborative work environment where innovative problem-solving is valued. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice, managing outside counsel, and engaging with industry groups.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admission to at least one State Bar
• Experience in legislative drafting or analyzing legislation
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2+ years in labor law
• Proven track record of providing pragmatic and reasoned advice to business partners
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Policy & Government Affairs, Communications, Product, and Engineering) to shape outcomes in regulatory and legislative proceedings affecting Instacart's business
• Review, draft, evaluate, and advise on legislation relating to the gig economy, retailers, consumer product groups, consumers, and workers
• Advise internal teams on various laws and regulations, including labor law, ensuring compliance across the company. Work in tandem with the Employment Law Team to address and manage employee relations issues successfully
• Develop and execute on procedures and product changes that guarantee adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements. Keep current with labor law changes and communicate updates to pertinent departments
• Provide expert legal advice on various issues affecting the company and interpret relevant state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations. Collaborate with outside counsel to defend the company's interests and support legislative analysis as well as advocacy initiatives
• Leverage and manage outside counsel, trade organizations, coalitions, and experts to evaluate and initiate strategic litigation and regulatory responses
• Engage with and develop relationships with industry groups and partners; serve as a company representative for cross-industry engagement opportunities
• Gain subject matter expertise in new areas as novel issues and topics emerge

Preferred Qualifications

In-house or large law firm experience

Benefits

• Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work
• This role is remote
• This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants