Liquor Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm based in Portland, OR is seeking a highly skilled Liquor Attorney to work with a diverse range of clients in the alcohol, beverage, and cannabis industries. The successful candidate will play a key role in collaborating with and managing a talented team of attorneys while providing exceptional client service in a collegial office environment.

Duties:

• Advise clients on licensing, trade practice compliance, distribution, contracts, and dispute resolution in the alcohol, beverage, and cannabis sectors.
• Collaborate with and help manage a team of attorneys across the Firm’s offices.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to support clients' business goals.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and legal developments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service and communication.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• License to practice law in relevant jurisdictions.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in liquor law matters.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant individual responsibilities and contribute to team success.

Education:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law.

Skills:

• Exceptional client-service approach and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage a diverse group of attorneys.
• Enthusiasm for working with and building a diverse team.
• FDA experience and a partial book of business are advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with a client-focused mindset.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Commuter allowance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Pro Bono work.
• Billable credit hours for approved Associate Training.
• Annual bonus and more.

This vigorous, fast-growing Pacific Northwest mid-size firm is making tremendous strides in high-level corporate, litigation, finance and governmental practice for leading national and international clients. Creative thinking and problem solving are attributes it seeks in top-notch, innovative associates who value high-quality work and a working and living environment to match. This firm consistently participates in numerous high-profile deals and has done some of the more sophisticated transactions in the Northwest in recent years. In addition, many of its clients have celebrity-level status. Associates at this firm all praise this firm's national focus and its ability to attract and retain top associates. We believe that this firm does pretty exceptional work, and the associates at this firm all for the most part feel pleased to call this firm home.