Litigation Counsel

About the team

Turo seeks a Litigation Counsel to manage a high-volume, wide array of consumer-focused disputes, including vehicle damage claims and payment disputes, arising from Turo’s peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace. This attorney will handle user disputes in online arbitration, help internal teams address a large volume of pre-arbitration user disputes and small claims matters, work with outside counsel to compel arbitration of user disputes filed in court, help respond to regulatory inquiries from state Departments of Insurance and Attorneys General related to user disputes, and provide strategic guidance to internal teams handling consumer escalations and claims disputes.

The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of relevant litigation experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment. This role is part of a 4-person litigation team (currently 1 attorney + 2 legal professionals) and reports to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation.

What you will do

Arbitrate cases - Prepare evidence, attend hearings, and arbitrate cases in remote, online forums in all manner of user disputes.

Evaluate pre-arbitration disputes and advise internal teams - Review case files for a large volume of budding disputes and either help internal teams negotiate resolutions or prepare them for arbitration.

Support outside counsel - Work with outside counsel to review briefing, respond to discovery, provide evidence, and source evidence and declarations in support of motions to compel arbitration and various insurance matters.

Draft regulatory responses - Work with internal teams to respond to regulatory inquiries related to user complaints on a variety of issues.

Respond to discovery - Help prepare responses to party discovery, defend depositions, and third-party subpoenas.

Advise the business - Provide succinct, practical legal advice to internal teams—including Trust & Safety, Customer Experience, Claims, and Operations—on dispute escalations, consumer complaints, and litigation risk mitigation.

Analyze risk - Identify, review, analyze, and mitigate litigation risks; flag emerging dispute patterns to senior legal and business leadership.

Solve problems - Approach legal matters with a customer-focused mindset while protecting Turo's interests; balance legal risk with business relationships.

Efficiency & Cost Management - Balance thorough legal representation with cost-effective case management, applying appropriate triage and settlement strategies to high-volume dockets.

Your profile

J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar (or ability to obtain licensure in Arizona within 90 days of hire)

3+ of relevant litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department

Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of litigation management, including case assessment, pleading drafting, discovery management, settlement negotiation, trial preparation, and oral argument

Strong writing and communication skills with ability to draft clear, persuasive legal documents and explain complex legal concepts

Problem-solving capability with ability to think strategically while managing competing priorities and high-volume dockets

Interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external counsel

For this role, the target base salary range in Phoenix is $158,000 - $198,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. In general, our ranges reflect the market-based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This is central to how we work, and this role will be subject to our current in-office hybrid schedule that requires Turists to work in the office three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We expect that employees will meet these required in-office days consistently as part of their role. Your recruiter can share more information about this requirement and the in-office perks Turo offers.

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Benefits

Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)

Retirement employer match

Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development

Turo host matching program

Turo travel credit

Cell phone and internet stipend

Paid time off to relax and recharge

Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave

For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities

We are committed to building a diverse team.