About the Company:
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s largest
wine companies, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX.TWE). The
Company has a rich heritage and a portfolio of some of the most recognized and
awarded wine brands in the world, including Penfolds, Stags’ Leap, Beaulieu
Vineyard, Beringer, 19 Crimes, Matua, Chateau St Jean, Sterling Vineyards,
Cavaliere D’Oro and Etude. TWE is focused on portfolio premiumization and
brand-led marketing, with world-class production facilities in internationally
recognized wine regions. The Americas head offices are situated in Oakland and
Napa California. Our production and winery facilities are located in the iconic
wine growing regions of Napa Valley, Sonoma County and the Central Coast. The
Company sources grapes for our extensive US wine portfolio from a mix of owned,
leased and grower vineyards through California, with wine production facilities
also in California. Employing approximately 3,400 winemakers, viticulturists,
sales, marketing, distribution and support staff across the globe, TWE’s wine
is sold in more than 100 countries around the world. Learn more about Treasury
Wine Estates at www.tweglobal.com.
Summary:
TWE seeks an experienced attorney with alcoholic
beverage/wine industry experience and strong commercial and transactional experience
in the consumer-packaged goods industry. This role will provide practical legal
advice to TWE on areas including but not limited to federal and state alcoholic
beverage laws, trade practices, compliance and training, commercial contracts
and other transactional matters.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advise on compliance with US Federal, state, and local
laws and regulations covering all aspects of the alcoholic beverage business,
including licensing, production, packaging, distribution, marketing, sales and
compliance.
• Advise on rules of international trade, including US
Customs and US Treasury Department Tax and Trade Bureau laws and regulations,
as well as US international treaty rights and obligations; coordinate with
foreign counsel regarding compliance with alcoholic beverage laws and regulations
of foreign countries concerning the alcoholic beverage business.
• Advise the marketing and direct-to-consumer teams
regarding trade practice issues, including but not limited to distributor
incentives, consumer tastings, social media promotions, sponsorships and
samples shipping. Develop compliance rationale and devise creative solutions
and alternatives so that TWE’s activities remain commercially competitive.
• Create and execute education programs on alcoholic
beverage compliance issues.
• Support acquisitions, including detailed reviews of
licensing, contracts and compliance practices.
• Negotiate and draft contracts for commercial relationships
as directed by the General Counsel Americas, including advertising agencies,
sponsorships, research, information technology, events, supply and procurement
and others. Provide risk assessment and create and negotiate solutions.
Key Requirements:
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
• Active member in good standing of the California Bar or
eligible to be registered as an in-house counsel in California
• 8 years+ experience as a licensed attorney at a top-tier
law firm or equivalent in-house experience required
• Deep understanding of federal and state alcoholic beverage
laws and regulations
• Self-motivator who can work in a fast-paced international
public company
• Entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to successfully
work independently with little guidance, but also to use good judgment and
escalate issues when needed
• Sound and practical business judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail is required
• Ability to maintain a positive work environment,
contribute to group morale and reflect TWE growth behaviours
• Great sense of humour
Mark Johnson
Head of Talent Acquisition, Americas
707-299-3297
mark.johnson@tweglobal.com
Treasury Wine Estates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.