Associate Corporate Counsel

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Role overview

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.

What you'll do

• 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.

What you'll bring

• 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.

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Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Position Pay Range

$128,000 - $160,000 USD

Working at CarGurus

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.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential-starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid