Liquor Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Spokane, WA, is seeking an experienced Liquor Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of clients in the alcohol, beverage, and cannabis industries, focusing on licensing, trade practice compliance, distribution, contracts, and dispute resolution. This role requires collaboration with and management of a team of attorneys across the Firm’s offices. The position offers a collegial office environment and a commitment to excellent client service.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal counsel on matters related to alcohol, beverage, and cannabis industries.
• Handle licensing, trade practice compliance, distribution issues, contracts, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with and help manage a team of attorneys across various offices.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, providing exceptional client service.
• Contribute to the firm’s efforts in achieving shared success through teamwork.
• Engage in business development and maintain a strong client base.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and legal developments related to liquor law.
• Assist in managing significant individual responsibilities while supporting team objectives.

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• License to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience handling liquor-related legal matters.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Proven client-service approach with exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse team and build strong team dynamics.
• Experience with FDA regulations is a plus.
• Partial book of business is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law.

Skills:

• Expertise in liquor law and related regulatory issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of attorneys.
• Strong client-service orientation with a proactive approach to legal issues.
• Experience with FDA regulations (preferred).
• Business development skills and a partial book of business (preferred).

Job Location:

• Spokane, WA

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 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. This firm is well known for its strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in the fields. They also have 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 a good management and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.