Litigation Counsel

About the role

Carvana is revolutionizing the car buying experience by making it easier and faster. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about innovation and ready to contribute to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of nationwide litigation and arbitration matters—from case intake through final resolution—spanning single-plaintiff lawsuits, class actions, regulatory investigations, and securities claims.
• Develop and execute strategic, cost-effective case plans that balance insourced work with outside counsel engagement; draft key pleadings, discovery, and briefs where appropriate, and provide real-time guidance to business stakeholders.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate outside counsel; drive alignment on strategy, budget, and performance while ensuring consistent, business-focused advice.
• Monitor litigation trends, emerging regulations, and industry developments; translate learnings into proactive risk-mitigation and process-improvement recommendations for senior leadership.
• Intake, analyze, and respond to questions from internal business units on a daily basis that touch on the company’s litigation or dispute risk profile.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring team members, sharing best practices, and championing innovative legal operations tools and approaches.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on litigation experience—ideally in both law firm and in-house settings—handling consumer, commercial, regulatory, and/or securities matters in federal and state courts, arbitration, and/or agency proceedings.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, negotiations, and trial or hearing preparation.
• Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills capable of building strong relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders at every level and function of the organization.
• Collaborative team player with exceptional judgment, business acumen, and ability to quickly assess business challenges, make timely, pragmatic recommendations under pressure, and identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and independently.
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change; a self-starter who is curious, tech-savvy, adaptable, and able to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Praactical familiarity with e-discovery platforms, data analytics, and other legal-tech tools; enthusiasm for leveraging technology and AI to drive efficiency and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

• Legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with legal technology and automation.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• Student loan payments
• Vehicles discounts
• Pets benefits
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for skill development and sharing knowledge

Pay

Full-Time Salary

Schedule

In-person, Monday-Friday at our corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona.