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Position Overview:

The Corporate Legal team is comprised of a talented group of legal professionals who partner with our business in the areas of payments, M&A, finance, corporate and commercial transactions, corporate governance, capital markets, and related matters. We also work closely with Tony West, our Chief Legal Officer, with respect to matters involving the board of directors and corporate governance more broadly.

About the Role

We are currently searching for a Manager, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as part of an effort to build a team of professionals who will support Uber’s ESG strategy, engagement and reporting efforts. This is a phenomenal opportunity to join a growing team and to work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This position will be supervised by the Head of ESG Strategy & Engagement and is preferably located in San Francisco, New York or Chicago, but we are open to other locations. The person filling this role will be a member of the Corporate, Governance & Securities team within the Corporate Legal Team.

What You’ll Do

• Work on a range of corporate governance matters including shareholder engagement strategy, interfacing with shareholders and also supporting proxy voting, the proxy statement and our 10-K from an ESG perspective. Familiarity with securities regulations, shareholder perspectives and the corporate governance industry at large and any other ad-hoc disclosures.
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders to further the development of Uber’s long-term ESG strategy. This includes global public commitments to relevant standards, development of science-based targets, and implementation plans and timelines.
• Work across a diverse group of partners (including Investor Relations, Sustainability, Corporate Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, Human Resources, and many others) to support programs and priorities around material ESG issues for Uber
• Lead project management on social and governance matters on an ongoing basis, in addition to reporting on environmental matters regularly. This includes working collaboratively across the company to accurately report Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, with a commitment to continual improvement and an aim of global reporting.
• Apply relevant ESG standards and frameworks.
• Use data, benchmarks and insights from evolving ESG standards to evaluate Uber’s performance.
• Own global policy expectations.
• Assist with annual disclosures of Uber’s ESG reporting.
• Assist in development of annual cadence for reporting and disclosures; effectively develop teams of internal stakeholders, outside partners, consultants and vendors toward outcomes and results.
• Partner with communications and assist in project managing Uber’s ESG effort.
• Represent Uber externally with relevant industry organizations and internally to Uber leadership and executives.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in ESG, sustainability, investor relations, or a related field, with proven success in prior roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of professional experience
• Focus in corporate governance (G in ESG) and corporate governance industry experience a plus
• Law firm experience a plus
• Familiarity with key ESG standards and frameworks.
• Experience with climate change reporting and emissions assurance.
• Confidence operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding project management, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to perform in nimble, rapidly changing, and growing environments.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated experience working with business leaders.
• Collaborative approach with both business and legal groups, with strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others.
• Passionate about your work and a desire to have a big impact.
• Enthusiastic about Uber!

For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $133,000 per year – $147,500 per year.

For Dallas, TX-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $133,000 per year – $147,500 per year.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $148,000 per year – $164,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $148,000 per year – $164,000 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $133,000 per year – $147,500 per year.

For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $148,000 per year – $164,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber’s bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

At Uber, we reimagine the way the world moves for the better. The idea was born on a snowy night in Paris in 2008, and ever since then, our DNA of reimagination and reinvention carries on. We’ve grown into a global platform moving people and things in ever-expanding ways, taking on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters make movement happen at the push of a button for everyone, everywhere.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together.

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 is committed to a safe workplace. We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols that meet or exceed local public health guidelines. Workplace safety remains our number one priority. As a result, Uber recommends all US- and Canada-based employees to be vaccinated in order to access any of our facilities; this is subject to change solely at the Company’s discretion.