The Opportunity:

TrueCar is looking for an experienced Lead Attorney, Regulatory, and Compliance to join the company’s Legal team. The Legal Regulatory and Compliance Lead will collaborate directly with senior leadership across the company with respect to the automotive industry and regulatory considerations when business decisions are made. This position requires a significant understanding of the automotive and digital landscape, the impact and prevailing interpretation of applicable government regulations, and the ability to analyze data and influence decisions supporting TrueCar’s business objectives.

This is a hybrid role that will require as-needed in-office work at our Santa Monica, CA headquarters.

How you’ll drive TrueCar’s success:

• Deliver industry updates relevant to actual or potential changes to the regulatory landscape at TrueCar, its dealer or OEM customers, or the “Affinity Partners” for which TrueCar operates white-labeled car buying programs.
• Manage litigation, claims, and disputes by coordinating with external counsel.
• Serve as the key point of contact for external legal partners, regulators, and industry groups.
• Monitor emerging legal and regulatory trends that could impact the automotive industry and bring awareness to leadership.
• Analyze data, review trends, and make recommendations that help leaders mitigate risk and guide company direction, including but not limited to recommendations related to consumer-facing and dealer-facing product content and functionality.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external business partners
• Support and liaise with other departments, including Product, Technology, Accounting, Finance, and Dealer, to spot and resolve issues
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment

Your Expertise:

• J.D. with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the California state bar or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel designation
• Proven experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house transactional experience with an automotive, internet, or technology company
• Established relationships and ability to build new relationships with key industry stakeholders
• Working knowledge of state automotive brokering and dealer regulations, FTC, and other federal and state-level advertising rules, including the California CARS Act, consumer privacy laws such as the CCPA and CPRA, and other regulatory requirements relevant to the automotive industry and consumer protection
• Outstanding business judgment; ability to assess and anticipate risks
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently with limited supervision, while also knowing when to engage with other members of the legal team or company stakeholders

Base salary range: $155,000 - $200,000

Who We Are

TrueCar is a leading digital automotive platform that uses technology to help car buyers save time and money through a nationwide network of Certified Dealers. Founded in 2005 by Scott Painter, TrueCar was built on the belief that serving membership and affinity organizations central to the car-buying process, including lenders, insurers, and dealers, enables a more valuable auto-buying experience for new and used vehicles. As part of its platform, TrueCar powers auto-buying programs for over 250 leading brands, including Sam's Club, AAA, and more than 100 credit unions.

We are seeking talented individuals who are energized by our commitment to save consumers time and money. We’ve stripped away typical corporate "bloat" to build a culture rooted in high performance and accountability for results. As a member of the TrueCar Crew, you can have a real & direct impact on our success as we continue to evolve the car buying experience.  If this energizes you, apply today!

Your TrueCar Experience

At TrueCar, we offer our Crew members the flexibility to split their work time between home and the office.  While many days are remote, we expect our Crew to show up for the moments that matter—gathering in person when a project needs that extra collaborative spark because nothing replaces the energy of solving big problems in the same room.  We provide you with comfortable shared workspaces in our Santa Monica headquarters office and other regional locations and equip you with a professional home office setup along with monthly reimbursements for your essentials, like phone and internet.

As a TrueCar Crew member, you will receive excellent benefits and perks that include, but are not limited to, 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental premiums; a 401(k) plan with company contributions; a wellness reimbursement account; and learning & development reimbursement opportunities. We also understand the importance of recharging, so we offer flexible PTO for exempt TrueCar Crew Members and a generous PTO accrual policy for non-exempt TrueCar Crew Members, in addition to 14 company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays. In short, we care deeply about our Crew Members and have designed employee-centric programs that reflect this.

At TrueCar, we believe in the power of diversity to create a deeper understanding of our consumers and partners, driving innovation in our products. We welcome a workforce that reflects the diversity of car-buying consumers and encourage everyone interested in our mission to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Additionally, TrueCar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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