Alcohol and Distribution Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Alcohol and Distribution Associate Attorney to join their team in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of experience in alcohol beverage law, with a solid background in commercial corporate matters and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The role requires a meticulous and organized individual with strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex legal matters independently. This position demands practical risk assessment, excellent judgment, and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel on alcohol beverage laws, including compliance, licensing, and regulatory issues.
• Advise clients on federal, state, and local regulations impacting the alcohol beverage industry.
• Manage commercial corporate transactions related to alcohol distribution, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for the distribution and sale of alcohol beverages.
• Represent clients in interactions with regulatory agencies and during administrative proceedings.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and offer strategic analysis on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Oversee and drive the progress of legal projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging legal issues.
• Provide practical legal advice and risk management strategies based on thorough analysis.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in alcohol beverage law, either in-house or at a peer firm.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Georgia.
• Proven ability to independently manage legal matters or significant segments of complex projects.
• Strong background in commercial corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage competing demands.
• Demonstrated judgment and capability to work well under pressure.
• Practical approach to framing legal advice and analysis based on risk.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Georgia.

Preferred Experience:

• Additional regulatory experience in areas such as FDA or food law.
• Experience in both in-house legal departments and law firm environments.

Skills:

• Advanced legal research and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Strong strategic thinking and risk management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.

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.