What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel-Sales&Regltry position at Molson Coors?
Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to delight the world’s beer drinkers. We are the world’s family brewer, brewing and selling our beer for over 350 years around the world. We’re Talent Brewers - we believe in our brands and our people, we believe that a truly inspiring and diverse place to work is a must. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get fired up about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.
The Headlines:
In the role of Assistant General Counsel – Sales & Regulatory working in Chicago, Illinois, you will be part of the Americas Legal team, providing support to the US sales division and the overall company. The role is responsible for managing the legal and regulatory aspects related to the sale of established beer brands and the introduction of disruptive brand offerings in wine, spirits, and non-alcohol beverages. The role also aids in drafting, negotiating, and implementing complex commercial transactions. In this role, you’ll work closely with the company’s sales, regions, pricing, distributor network development, commercial center of excellence, government affairs, tax, and compliance teams.
The Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic legal support for sales & distribution, regulatory, government affairs, and excise tax issues
- Advise the company on regulatory, marketing, pricing, distribution, and other challenges in the entry into new brand categories including wine, distilled spirits, and non-alcohol beverages
- Draft, negotiate, and implement complex distribution, licensing, supply, and other commercial arrangements
- Support new product introductions and research and development projects
- Advise the company on privacy and marketing compliance for the company’s eCommerce programming
- Develop knowledge and skills in alcohol beverage law compliance to support field sales and alcohol beverage trade practices work
- Manage a team by providing training, oversight, and guidance and building a culture of engagement
The Other Qualifications:
- J.D. degree required, with excellent academic achievement
- 7-10 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for 5 years of in-house practice, and experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements, managing teams, and working in a regulated industry
- Candidate must be highly analytical and have exceptional business and legal issue-identification and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and process skills, thought leadership, business perspective, and ability to interact with senior levels of management and staff
- Demonstrated outstanding judgment and a track record of cross-functional work and serving as a key member of a complex organization
- Solid understanding of relevant anti-bribery and corruption and competition regulations applicable to multi-national companies
Work Perks You Need to Know About:
- As the world’s family brewer we have the scale to make big things happen and still get to know colleagues on a first name basis across the globe
- We play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks – giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are.
- Flexible work programs that support work life balance all year
- You can become a Certified Beer Enthusiast through in-house training that includes everything from brewing techniques to beer tasting and food pairings
- Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events, beer allotment
- Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental and pension benefits
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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