Midlevel Associate – Litigation (Wine, Beer & Spirits Law)

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP • Sacramento, CA

24d • $260,000 - $365,000

About The Position

Pillsbury is seeking a 3rd – 5th year associate to join the Sacramento Wine, Beer & Spirits Law Group in the Litigation Global Business Unit. This associate will be primarily supporting the WBS Law group in connection with state and federal alcohol beverage law and regulatory matters. This new associate will integrate into existing and new WBS Law matters where responsibilities will include working with other associates and partners (in Sacramento and other Pillsbury offices), supporting and managing large multi-state projects, evaluating tied house, trade practice, ownership and licensing considerations, handling all aspects of administrative actions and developing and maintaining strong business and client relationships. Although most of the work will be in the WBS and related industries (including cannabis, hemp and tobacco), the new associate will have opportunities to work on general commercial litigation matters, among others. Direct experience in, or demonstrated interest in learning about, these industries is expected. The ideal candidate will be based in Sacramento.

Requirements

• Candidate is required to have a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctorate degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academics and be a member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Direct experience in, or demonstrated interest in learning about, these industries is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Previous or current employment with an Am Law 100 firm is desired.
• The successful candidate must have strong academic credentials, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• must have superior oral advocacy and oral presentation, research and writing, analytical, organizational and time management skills
• must have excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• the candidate must be committed to developing and growing their practice and career, their network and their expertise in a fast-paced and exciting group that provides the highest level of client service.

Responsibilities

• supporting the WBS Law group in connection with state and federal alcohol beverage law and regulatory matters
• working with other associates and partners (in Sacramento and other Pillsbury offices)
• supporting and managing large multi-state projects
• evaluating tied house, trade practice, ownership and licensing considerations
• handling all aspects of administrative actions
• developing and maintaining strong business and client relationships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree