Associate Counsel I

Hace 21 horas

Buenos Aires, Argentina the role and team Jornada completa
Description

About the role and team 

The Labor & Employment team is a strategic function within Legal, partnering closely with the business to enable sustainable growth and turn business priorities into practical solutions. In Argentina, this role will directly support a business that is gaining momentum, while also contributing to broader priorities, including the evolving worker classification landscape globally.

This is a highly collaborative and cross-functional role, working alongside Legal and other business teams in a dynamic office environment. Success requires a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset, strong judgment, and the ability to build trusted partnerships and translate complex legal matters into practical solutions.

 What you’ll do 

  • Deliver high-quality support through practical, creative, and business-oriented employment legal advice, partnering directly with local leadership and cross-functional teams such as Policy, Operations, Communications, and People.
  • Advise People teams on employment matters, including employee relations, policies, performance management, terminations, and other day-to-day issues, while reviewing agreements, policies, and communications with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Assess employment risks across business projects by actively participating in cross-functional meetings, identifying potential issues, and developing clear and creative solutions that enable business objectives.
  • Oversee employment litigation and regulatory matters, leading case strategy in close coordination with outside counsel and ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with Uber’s broader objectives.
  • Support Uber’s strategy on worker classification and other key employment matters, collaborating with regional and global Legal teams and translating complex legal developments into clear, actionable guidance.
  • Collaborate closely with your manager based in another country, maintaining clear and proactive communication on priorities, risks, and key developments while operating with autonomy and sound judgment.

Basic qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and active registration with the applicable Bar Association in Argentina.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience, with in-depth knowledge of Argentine employment and labor laws.
  • Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to work from Uber’s Buenos Aires office in accordance with the designated hybrid work schedule.


Preferred qualifications 

  • Previous in-house experience, ideally within a technology, platform, or fast-paced multinational company.
  • Knowledge of Future of Work topics, including worker classification, emerging work models, and the legal and regulatory developments shaping new ways of working.
  • Knowledge of AI tools and an interest in using AI to enhance legal research, analysis, efficiency, and day-to-day work.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal topics into clear, concise, and compelling recommendations for different audiences.