Associate Corporate Counsel

Car Gurus•Boston, MA

76d•Hybrid

About The Position

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we've been profitable for over 15 years. The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and 30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus-our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride! We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team. This role will focus primarily on supporting our commercial contracting function, helping to negotiate, draft, and manage a wide range of agreements supporting our business operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a practical approach to managing legal risk in a fast-paced technology environment.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited law school; active bar membership in Massachusetts.
2-5 years of relevant legal experience, including demonstrated experience negotiating SaaS, software, and other commercial contracts in technology-focused industries.
Strong understanding of contract law, intellectual property, data protection, and commercial risk allocation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
A practical, business-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS, technology licensing, vendor, marketing, data processing, and partnership contracts.
Advise internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Procurement) on deal structuring, contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
Assist in developing and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to improve consistency and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data protection, privacy, and information security obligations.

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.

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