In-house Associate Legal Counsel

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Company Overview

At myKaarma, we’re not just leading the way in fixed ops solutions for the automotive industry—we’re redefining what’s possible for dealership service centers. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and powered by a global team, our industry-leading SaaS platform combines communication, scheduling, and payment tools in one seamless solution that keeps dealerships and vehicle owners connected. With myKaarma, every service interaction flows effortlessly, bringing good karma to customers and service teams.
Rooted in the principles of the Toyota Production System, we operate with precision, efficiency, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement to deliver a better experience for all. We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and tech enthusiasts passionate about building solutions people love to use. If you’re ready to make an impact in an industry ripe for change, join us at myKaarma and help shape the future of automotive service.
At myKaarma, exceptional customer interactions are the cornerstone of our success. Our platform is meticulously engineered to communicate with customers at every aspect of the service, repair, and maintenance journey, ensuring positive and memorable experiences.

Role Description

As In-house Associate Legal Counsel, you will serve as a legal advisor for myKaarma's commercial operations, corporate strategy, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role covering the full breadth of legal work at a fast-growing automotive SaaS company: OEM partnership agreements and multi-party contract negotiations, data privacy and communications compliance, IP and patent management, antitrust analysis, employment law, and dispute resolution.

You will report to the SVP of Finance, with direct access to the CEO and executive team, and work closely with Sales, Product, Finance, and Engineering. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who drives projects forward on their own, communicates in plain business language rather than legalese, and understands that legal's job is to enable deals, not just prevent risk. You should be equally comfortable negotiating a complex OEM master license agreement, coordinating with outside antitrust counsel, drafting a patent disclosure, and advising HR on a no-hire compliance question, all in the same week.

This is not a "wait for instructions" role. We need someone who proactively identifies legal issues before they become problems, presents consolidated decision packages (not fragmented emails), and builds systems that make the whole company more efficient.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts & Negotiation

• Draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, SOWs, and OEM, partner, and vendor agreements.
• Own the contract lifecycle, redline to signature to filing, in Ironclad and DocuSign.
• Close OEM and dealer group deals fast without giving away the store.
• Build templates, clause libraries, and pre-approved positions that shrin

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to recharge and balance life outside work.

• In-Office Perks: Enjoy dog-friendly offices and unlimited snacks or refreshments onsite.

The starting salary range for this role is $150,000 to $175,000, depending on experience and qualifications, reflecting our dedication to competitive industry compensation. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be shared during recruitment.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At myKaarma, diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered and can do meaningful work. Our mission to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients is strengthened by the unique contributions and perspectives of our team members from all backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, myKaarma prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws in the regions where we operate. We adhere to all EEOC regulations and actively promote an environment that celebrates and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on myKaarma. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process by filling out this form .

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myKaarma considers candidates requiring work authorization on a case-by-case basis. Sponsorship may be available for exceptional candidates depending on role requirements and business need