Liquor Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a highly skilled Liquor Attorney to work with a diverse clientele in the alcohol, beverage, and cannabis industries. This role involves handling licensing, trade practice compliance, distribution, contracts, and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will collaborate with and manage a talented team of attorneys while contributing to a collegial and client-focused environment.

Duties:

• Advise clients on licensing, trade practice compliance, and distribution matters in the alcohol, beverage, and cannabis industries.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to the alcohol and beverage sectors.
• Resolve disputes and manage litigation involving liquor-related issues.
• Collaborate with and support a team of attorneys across various firm offices.
• Engage in business development and client management, including the potential to build a partial book of business.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative office culture focused on excellent client service.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Washington State.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience handling liquor matters.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Proven client-service approach and exceptional communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with and leading a diverse team.

Education:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• License to practice law in Washington State.

Skills:

• Expertise in liquor law, including licensing, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Ability to manage and collaborate with a team of attorneys.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Client-focused with a commitment to exceptional service.
• FDA experience and a partial book of business are advantageous but not required.

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.

Time for a change? Come up to the Pacific Northwest and really thrive within a diverse group of lawyers and a power pack of national and international clients. This is a long-established firm with an enthusiastic commitment to community endeavors. Here is a real opportunity for professional growth and civic satisfaction for highly qualified, motivated candidates. This is a powerful Pacific Northwest firm and offers associates working here the opportunity to participate in some of the more significant litigation and corporate work in the Pacific Northwest. They are well known for their strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in their fields. This firm also has an exceptional bankruptcy practice. This firm also has a diverse client base including large publicly traded corporations as well as closely held businesses and individuals. This firm is considered to have good management, and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.