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<p><b>Who we are</b><br> 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.</p>
<p><b> What we do</b><br> 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!</p>
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<p> CarGurus seeks an experienced attorney to join our growing legal team and to focus on a broad range of securities compliance and corporate governance activities. This is a great opportunity to join a collegial legal team and have an impact on our enterprise!</p>
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<li>You will report directly to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and will provide primary legal support for public company compliance and corporate governance globally at CarGurus.</li>
<li>You will be responsible for all legal matters related to compliance with federal and state securities laws and applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and NASDAQ.</li>
<li>You will develop, leverage, and implement well-organized processes, tools, and best practices required for the efficient and timely operation of the company's securities and governance compliance programs, meetings, and reporting cadence.</li>
<li>You will manage a small team of securities and governance legal professionals.</li>
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<li>A minimum of 6 to 8+ years of focused substantive experience advising public companies with respect to securities laws and corporate governance, including 1933 Act and 1934 Act filings, Section 16 filings, Sarbanes Oxley matters, insider trading, and NASDAQ compliance gained at a law firm, with in-house / regulatory experience, preferred.</li>
<li>Experience supporting a public company board of directors and committees, including preparing and reviewing materials, preparation of minutes, resolutions, consents, charters, training, and policies.</li>
<li>Expertise advising on materiality and disclosure matters, including review of press releases, earnings materials, investor presentations, and other external communications, as well advising on Reg FD compliance and use of non-GAAP financial measures.</li>
<li>Experience with preparation and planning of annual shareholder meetings, D&O questionnaires, proxy statements, voting matters, proxy advisory firms, and investor relations matters.</li>
<li>Familiarity with executive compensation, equity compensation plans, cash incentive plans, and 10b5-1 plans, and related matters.</li>
<li>Support internal audit with SOX compliance matters.</li>
<li>Prior preparation of CSR and ESG materials and annual reports.</li>
<li>Research and advise on emerging public company corporate governance and disclosure trends and issues.</li>
<li>Management of subsidiary entity governance.</li>
<li>Development or familiarity with ethics and compliance programs and operations.</li>
<li>Ability to concisely and effectively communicate with the executive management team and board of directors.</li>
<li>Excellent process, organizational, and project management skills.</li>
<li>JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Massachusetts or other U.S. state.</li>
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<p><b><br> Working at CarGurus</b> <br> 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.</p>
<p><b> We welcome all</b><br> 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 want to know what only <i>you </i>can bring to CarGurus.</p>
<p><b> Additional information</b> <br> US employees must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation. #LI-Hybrid</p>
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Compliance/Regulatory, Finance, Public Company, SOX, Securities