Alcohol And Distribution Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Atlanta, GA, seeks a skilled Alcohol and Distribution Associate Attorney to join their team. This position is ideal for a professional with 3-5 years of experience in alcohol beverage law, commercial, corporate law, or mergers and acquisitions. The successful candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities, with a proven track record of managing complex matters and working effectively under pressure.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on alcohol beverage regulations and compliance issues.
• Advise clients on commercial and corporate matters related to alcohol distribution and mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to alcohol distribution and commercialization.
• Manage legal aspects of alcohol beverage distribution, including licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct research and analysis on relevant laws and regulations to support legal strategies and client advice.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings and negotiations with regulatory agencies.
• Oversee and facilitate the progress of legal projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to client objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to address legal concerns and provide practical, risk-based advice.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in alcohol beverage, commercial, corporate law, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience with FDA or food regulatory matters is a plus.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex legal matters and projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload with competing deadlines.
• Self-starter with solid judgment and ability to work under pressure.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Georgia.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of alcoholic beverage laws and regulations.
• Experience in commercial corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Effective negotiation and contract drafting abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and practical risk assessment capabilities.

This global law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to clients from diverse industries. Its key practice areas include antitrust and competition, corporate and transactional, intellectual property law, litigation and dispute resolution, health and life sciences, real estate, and restructuring and insolvency. The firm has a team of over 1200 attorneys in several offices across North America and Europe including Atlanta, Georgia, and New York City, New York.