Assistant General Counsel - Domestic Sales & Marketing

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Join our dynamic legal team as an Assistant General Counsel, where you will support our domestic sales and marketing efforts. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will provide crucial legal support across a range of activities, focusing on the malt category. You will collaborate closely with our Regulatory and Compliance Department, business management staff, outside legal counsel, and consultants on matters related to alcoholic beverages, sales and marketing, distribution, commercial law, and more.

In this role, you will develop and demonstrate expertise in relevant laws, regulations, and practices to provide effective legal advice, draft and review agreements, and perform other legal functions. You will manage or assist in company litigation and respond to governmental regulatory inquiries and investigations. Your ability to consult with, supervise, or manage outside counsel will be essential in ensuring comprehensive legal coverage in your areas of responsibility.

You will also play a key role in developing, revising, and conducting legal training programs for our business personnel, fostering a culture of compliance and legal awareness. Building cooperative and effective working relationships with regulatory, compliance, and business management teams will be vital to your success. Additionally, you will provide general advice and support on distributor relationships, including handling disputes, and will review and analyze proposed changes in federal and state laws and regulations concerning alcoholic beverages.

We seek individuals who exhibit intrapreneurship and ownership behaviors, demonstrating bold thinking, taking appropriate risks, learning from mistakes, showing initiative, and encouraging innovation. Setting high expectations, driving candid discussions, and holding oneself and others accountable are key attributes.

We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, creating a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive. If you are ready to contribute to impactful legal initiatives and support our business goals, we invite you to apply. Join us in navigating the legal landscape and driving our success.

What You Will Need:

• Juris Doctorate plus 7 years of experience as a lawyer to include advertising, promotions, and regulatory practice in the alcoholic beverage industry, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• California State Bar member or required to become a California State Bar member within 1 year of date of hire.
• Required to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Juris Doctorate plus 10 years of experience substantially in relevant legal areas reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• California State Bar member
• Strong academic record in law school, preferably from leading law school.
• Substantial experience representing business clients in a sophisticated law firm practice.
• At least 5 years in-house experience within the malt/beer category.
• Demonstrates flexibility and success working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills and business acumen.
• Demonstrates negotiation skills and ability to influence and leverage relationships.
• Experience working as a team player and striving for building consensus.
• Able to effectively organize time in order to meet deadlines.
• Skilled at handling multiple projects with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills.

Gallo does not sponsor for employment based visas for this position now or in the future.

Compensation:

• Hiring Salary Range Posted: $196,725 - $327,875 annually plus 20% bonus potential
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Perks & Benefits:

• This position includes a competitive benefits package.
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Requisition ID:105065

Anticipated Close Date - 10/14/24

Recruiter - Kyle Schnurbusch

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