Associate Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment, Litigation

Who we are

At Car Gurus (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.

What we do

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  each month, and 30,000 dealerships use our products. But they’re not the only ones who love Car Gurus—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!

Car Gurus 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 Car Gurus navigate an evolving legal landscape with confidence and integrity.

• 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.

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

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