Litigation Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

LITIGATION COUNSEL

About Carvana
If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry, then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old-fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana, and every day we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. For more information on Carvana and our mission, learn more about what it's like to work here from the people that already do.

About the team and position
Carvana's Litigation Team is a high-performing group of attorneys, analysts, and e-discovery professionals who partner closely with every corner of the business. As Litigation Counsel, you will immediately take ownership of meaningful matters across our fast-growing consumer, commercial, regulatory, and securities portfolios. A portion of our docket is handled in-house, giving you the unique chance to brief motions, take discovery, and directly resolve disputes while still leveraging and managing top-tier outside counsel for the balance of the work. Our practice is deeply integrated with technology, automation, and AI—so if you are a self-starter who is curious, adaptable, and energized by solving novel problems in an opaque environment, you will thrive here and help us continue redefining how in-house litigation is done.

This role is in-person, Monday-Friday at our corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What you should know

• 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.
• Practical familiarity with e-discovery platforms, data analytics, and other legal-tech tools; enthusiasm for leveraging technology and AI to drive efficiency and improve outcomes.

What we'll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary and Carvana stock compensation.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture focused on high performance and bar-raising, with vast opportunity to learn and grow.

Other requirements
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

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

Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.