GALLO · 10 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel - Domestic Sales & Marketing
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$207K/yr - $344K/yr
7+ years expGALLO is a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, recognized as a Glassdoor 'Best Places to Work.' They are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice and support across domestic sales, marketing, and regulatory affairs in the alcoholic beverage sector.
Wine & Spirits
No H1B
Responsibilities
Report to the Deputy General Counsel and partner with business leaders across domestic sales, marketing, regulatory, and government affairs
Focus on the spirits and malt categories, provide practical legal advice at all levels of management, and take ownership of diverse matters including distributor relationships, advertising and promotions contracts, marketing and sales compliance, and review of proposed legislative and regulatory changes affecting alcoholic beverages
Maintain and grow expertise in federal and state laws governing licensing, packaging, distribution, marketing, and sales to counsel business teams and support regulatory and compliance colleagues
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with advertising agencies, promotional partners, vendors and industry peers; advise on distributor relationships and disputes; manage regulatory inquiries and investigations; and coordinate and supervise outside counsel where appropriate
Contribute to acquisitions by reviewing alcohol licensing, contracts and compliance practices, and prepare analysis and guidance on proposed legal and regulatory developments
Design and deliver practical legal training for business personnel, lead and develop legal staff, and drive a culture of intrapreneurship and ownership—encouraging innovation, thoughtful risk-taking, candid discussion and accountability
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctorate plus 7 years of experience as a lawyer, to include advertising, promotions, and regulatory practice in the alcoholic beverage industry reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
California State Bar member
Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills and business acumen
Demonstrated flexibility and success working in a fast-paced, change oriented environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment
Skilled at effectively organizing time to meet multiple deadlines
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment and to maintain a strong relationship with Supervisor, General Counsel, Company Management and outside service providers
Required to travel when necessary
Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation
Required to be 18 years or older
Preferred
A Juris Doctorate plus 8 years of experience as a lawyer with at least 3 years of in-house counsel experience substantially in relevant legal areas, to include alcohol beverage regulatory practice, general business and transactional practice, complex contracts and litigation experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
Strong academic record in law school, preferably from leading law school
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Willing to relocate primary residence to California (East Bay, Modesto, Sacramento), or Dallas, TX area
Ability to provide hands-on counsel to all levels of management, including executive management
Ability to identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and guide legal compliance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment
Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment. Forward-thinking and creative, with the confidence to present and advocate for the implementation of ideas
Knowledge of alcohol and beverage regulatory laws specifically with experience in the Distilled Spirits and Malt Categories. Must be open to expanding knowledge and experience into new areas of law
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
401k plans
Profit sharing
Pet insurance
Company holidays
Access to an employee wine shop
And more!
Company
GALLO
We're proud to be home to the top wine and spirits brands in the U.S., including High Noon and Barefoot Wine.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eder Javier Cuiriz
Consumer Journey Partner
Hilary Wright
Talent Acquisition Partner
Recent News
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2025-07-22
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