Senior Counsel, Industrial Relations

About the Team

DoorDash is looking for top legal talent to play a pivotal role in building our business in Australia This is an exciting opportunity to create something great together and be a part of a global startup changing how local economies grow. We're looking for people with deep market knowledge who are inspired to bring their vision, passion and skills to enable us to best serve merchants, dashers and consumers. Join us in our global mission to empower and grow local economies.

About the Role

DoorDash is seeking a talented lawyer with strong experience in industrial relations litigation to join our growing legal team. As part of your role, you will help shape the legal and regulatory framework for a new sector of the economy at a pivotal moment in Australia including by leading DoorDash's role in the implementation of the regulated worker jurisdiction at the Fair Work Commission. You will join the team initially on a 12 month contract.

We've built a strong reputation within the company for our confident, supportive approach to counseling, always with a bias for action. We're team players and we're always looking for ways to grow and excel together. Join us

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Set and manage the strategy for DoorDash's role in the implementation of the regulated worker jurisdiction at the Fair Work Commission.
• Instruct external advisers (including law firms and counsel) and synthesise external  input, your own research, and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical and actionable guidance to cross-functional partners.
• Partner closely with cross-functional partners including our Strategy & Operations, Legal, and Policy teams. 
• Manage any cases that DoorDash is involved in relating to the Fair Work Commission's regulated worker jurisdiction.
• Provide general employment law and industrial relations advice including advising on new employee programs, restructures, disputes, policy and compensation changes. 

We're excited about you because…

• You're qualified to practice in Australia with 7+ PQE 
• You have a background in industrial relations litigation with a reputable law firm and/or as an in-house counsel 
• You have experience managing litigation (including advocacy in the Fair Work Commission)
• You have some experience working in the gig economy (helpful but not strictly necessary)
• You're commercially astute and pragmatic with a strong bias for action, with demonstrated influencing and interpersonal skills
• You have a creative legal mind and a sense of adventure, and you can work in both structured and unstructured environments
• You possess excellent communication skills
• You are willing to travel to Melbourne or Sydney for the hearings

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. 

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

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