• Associate General Counsel - Litigation

    Ken Garff Automotive Group (Salt Lake City, UT)


    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 A ssociate 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, Paid Parental Leave, Mental Health and Wellness Plan, 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

    • Hybrid schedule available

    Here’s what you’ll be doing:

    • Manage pre-litigation and litigation activities and processes for the company and its many dealerships

    • Review, investigate and resolve pre-litigation demands, disputes and conflicts

    • Actively coordinate with and monitor outside litigation counsel at all stages in pre-litigation and litigation matters; review and approve outside counsel invoices

    • Review, investigate and advise on regulatory inquires, audits, disputes, etc.

    • Support Risk Management team on worker’s compensation, personal injury and property damage claims

    • Support Ken Garff affiliated companies with managing pre-litigation, litigation and regulatory matters

    • Report to the Company’s General Counsel and assist on other legal matters as requested

    Here’s what you’ll need:

    • Law degree and active bar license

    • 7 + 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

    What we would like:

    + Two (2) references (not family or close friends) who can speak to your qualifications

    + One (1) recommendation letter (not required but would be helpful)

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer