Gallo Glass Company · 12 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel - Domestic Sales & Marketing
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$207K/yr - $344K/yr
7+ years expGallo Glass Company is a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, recognized as a Glassdoor 'Best Places to Work.' They are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice in domestic sales and marketing, focusing on spirits and malt categories, and to manage diverse legal matters including contracts and regulatory compliance.
ManufacturingService IndustryWine And Spirits
No H1B
Responsibilities
Report to the Deputy General Counsel and partner with business leaders across domestic sales, marketing, regulatory, and government affairs
Focus on the spirits and malt categories
Provide practical legal advice at all levels of management
Take ownership of diverse matters including distributor relationships, advertising and promotions contracts, marketing and sales compliance, and review of proposed legislative and regulatory changes affecting alcoholic beverages
Maintain and grow expertise in federal and state laws governing licensing, packaging, distribution, marketing, and sales
Counsel business teams and support regulatory and compliance colleagues
Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with advertising agencies, promotional partners, vendors and industry peers
Advising on distributor relationships and disputes
Managing regulatory inquiries and investigations
Coordinating and supervising outside counsel where appropriate
Contribute to acquisitions by reviewing alcohol licensing, contracts and compliance practices
Prepare analysis and guidance on proposed legal and regulatory developments
Design and deliver practical legal training for business personnel
Lead and develop legal staff
Drive a culture of intrapreneurship and ownership—encouraging innovation, thoughtful risk-taking, candid discussion and accountability
Qualification
Required
A 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
Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills and business acumen
Demonstrated flexibility and success working in a fast-paced, change oriented environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment
Skilled at effectively organizing time to meet multiple deadlines
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment and to maintain a strong relationship with Supervisor, General Counsel, Company Management and outside service providers
Required to travel when necessary
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
Preferred
A Juris Doctorate plus 8 years of experience as a lawyer with at least 3 years of in-house counsel experience substantially in relevant legal areas, to include alcohol beverage regulatory practice, general business and transactional practice, complex contracts and litigation experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
Strong academic record in law school, preferably from leading law school
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Willing to relocate primary residence to California (East Bay, Modesto, Sacramento), or Dallas, TX area
Ability to provide hands-on counsel to all levels of management, including executive management
Ability to identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and guide legal compliance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment
Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment. Forward-thinking and creative, with the confidence to present and advocate for the implementation of ideas
Knowledge of alcohol and beverage regulatory laws specifically with experience in the Distilled Spirits and Malt Categories. Must be open to expanding knowledge and experience into new areas of law
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
401k plans
Profit sharing
Pet insurance
Company holidays
Access to an employee wine shop
Company
Gallo Glass Company
Gallo Glass Company manufactures glass bottles for the wine & spirits industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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