Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive means you are in for a great ride! We're not your standard automotive dealer group and we are proud of that. We try to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!
Ken Garff Automotive is currently looking for a talented, experienced attorney to act as Associate General Counsel - LITIGATION who aligns with our core values and performs with Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork, and who will provide the highest level of legal work, communication, and professionalism.
POSITION SUMMARY: You will oversee litigation and dispute resolution activities for Ken Garff Automotive, its dealerships located in 9 states, and other Garff-affiliated companies reporting to our General Counsel.
Here's why you want to work here:
• Great culture and great people
• Opportunity to work with one of the largest family-owned dealer groups in the country
• Paid time off that starts to accrue your first week (Wellness Time Off)
• Paid holidays and wellness days
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchase, parts, and service
Here's what you'll be doing:
• Manage pre-litigation, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution activities and processes including responding to legal demands, discovery requests, subpoenas, etc.
• Actively work with outside law firms at all stages to prepare and defend the companies against lawsuits and other legal claims and regulatory and non-regulatory investigation matters
• Make recommendations regarding dispute settlements weighing practical business considerations
• Communicate regularly with General Counsel regarding status of cases and matters
• Identify risks and deficiencies in management processes and activities and counsel on best practices and processes to reduce litigation risk
• Remain up to date on relevant industry litigation and regulatory developments
• Assist General Counsel with a variety of other legal matters
Here's what you'll need:
• Law degree and active bar license
• 12+ years of experience as a practicing litigator, preferably in employment and/or consumer litigation
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail with focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivation with ability to be flexible
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer