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CarGurus · 18 hours ago

Associate Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $160K/yr

2+ years exp

CarGurus is the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, focused on bringing trust and transparency to car shopping. They are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to manage commercial contracting, negotiate agreements, and implement processes to enhance efficiency and legal risk management.

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Growth Opportunities

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

Develop and maintain 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

Optimize operations and workflows by implementing new processes and tools

Qualification

J.D. degreeCommercial contracts negotiationContract law understandingSaaS agreementsData protection complianceBusiness-oriented mindsetCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

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