Intern Legal Associate

WINESHIPPING.COM LLC•Napa, CA

3d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Wineshipping is a tech-enabled third-party logistics provider serving alcoholic beverage companies. The Intern Legal Associate supports the company by helping manage contracts, identify and mitigate legal risks, advise teams on legal and compliance matters, collaborate with leaders and department heads, and develop and maintain internal policies. The role may also involve other projects as business needs change. The position requires a JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in California, along with 3–5+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house or in logistics or supply chain. The work environment includes prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting; occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and varying temperatures. Work beyond regular hours and occasional weekend work may be needed.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in California.
3–5+ years of legal experience.
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
Ability to work independently and as part of teams and committees.
Versatility, flexibility, and enthusiasm in a changing work environment.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal process instructions.
Strong verbal, written, and phone communication skills.
Ability to work beyond regular hours and occasionally on weekends if needed.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Legal experience in-house or in logistics or supply chain.
Experience with commercial and technology contracts.
Bilingual ability.
A proactive, collaborative approach and interest in anticipating and solving problems.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including client agreements and vendor deals.
Identify legal risks and help the business make informed, compliant decisions.
Explain legal concepts in plain language to operations, sales, HR, finance, and other teams.
Support compliance with data privacy, employment law, and industry regulations.
Collaborate with leadership and department heads on strategic initiatives and daily operations.
Help develop and maintain internal policies.
Take on other projects as needed.