Associate Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment, Litigation

CarGurus • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

CarGurus is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team and support a dynamic, fast-growing technology company. This role will focus primarily on labor & employment matters, while also contributing to litigation and claims management as well as broader regulatory compliance efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a thoughtful, business-minded attorney who enjoys solving complex problems, partnering closely with stakeholders, and delivering practical legal guidance that drives smart decision-making. You will play a meaningful role in supporting our People & Talent organization and helping CarGurus navigate an evolving legal landscape with confidence and integrity.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of relevant labor & employment experience, including experience advising business clients and managing employment-related disputes.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience supporting or managing litigation matters.

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house experience at a technology company or within a high-growth, fast-paced environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on labor & employment matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, and employee relations issues.
• Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leave laws).
• Deliver clear, practical, and timely legal advice to senior leaders within the People & Talent organization, demonstrating sound judgment, confidence, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance.
• Draft, review, and update employment-related documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, separation agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Partner closely with the People & Talent team on investigations, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation.
• Support employment-related aspects of corporate initiatives, including reorganizations and M&A activity.
• Monitor legal developments and help implement practical compliance strategies and training.
• Strategic management of employment and commercial litigation, including coordinating with outside counsel.
• Conduct early case assessments to determine risk and drive cost-effective resolutions.
• Support discovery, document preservation, internal fact investigations, and case strategy.
• Conduct active oversight of legal spend and outside counsel efficiency.
• Support responses to government inquiries and subpoenas.
• Monitor relevant law and regulations to enable a proactive compliance posture.

Benefits

• We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us.
• Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways.
• A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being.
• Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed