General Counsel (Part-Time)

We are seeking an experienced General Counsel to join our Executive Leadership Team and help shape the future of our growing organization. Reporting to the COO/CFO, you will serve as a trusted advisor across the business, providing guidance on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters with a focus on alcohol beverage law, sales and distribution compliance, and consumer marketing regulations. You will lead contract negotiations, support business initiatives, manage legal risk, and ensure compliance while enabling innovation and growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with sound business judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative approach. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and are passionate about helping a business succeed, we encourage you to apply.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Advise executive members and internal staff on compliance and risk mitigation with respect to new laws, existing laws, and legal matters that may impact operations

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal staff, vendors, and business partners, providing legal support and education where needed

Provide guidelines and counsel on marketing and digital initiatives

Oversee all legal issues, including acting as the company’s legal representative, both internally and externally

Write, review, and support negotiating client and vendor contracts

Maintain legal documents and operations and become a subject matter expert in the same

Develop and review legal strategy in response to litigation, customer or regulatory inquiries

Support/advise Finance to ensure compliant document production for business partners

Support HR and compliance staff and outside counsel

Advise on customer data permissions and consumer privacy compliance

Provide generalist counsel and guidance on various legal matters as they arise, including, but not limited to, consumer complaints, intellectual property, partnership agreements

Ensure corporate filings are maintained for all key entities

Participate and advise in strategic initiatives and advise on business model changes

Monitor the compliance marketplace to spot new trends, rules etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

8+ years of practice as an attorney with an established law firm or governmental entity, preferably in beverage alcohol or another highly regulated industry

Proficient legal experience dealing with regulatory agencies and outside counsel

Comfort working in a subjective, evolving environment

Highly detailed, well-organized, and strong problem-solving ability

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task and work well in demanding circumstances

Professional representation of the company and proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality

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BENEFITS

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Employee wine discounts and special offers

Company-paid WSET Certification

Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

OUR COMPANY

Direct Wines, Inc. is a dynamic, innovative, wine-loving company that helps consumers across the U.S. discover exciting wines that are perfectly suited to their tastes – all with the convenience of home delivery. We are proud to provide a highly personalized wine service in partnership with licensed retailers Laithwaites and The Wall Street Journal – and we are passionate about consumer satisfaction.

As the leading Third Party Provider in the alcohol beverage industry, Direct Wines, Inc. provides professional services to licensed wine retailers across the US. These include access to national brands, marketing planning, and execution, logistics support for distribution management and customer service. We offer scalability and economies that individual, state-licensed retailers would struggle to deliver on their own. It is also the role of Direct Wines Inc. to ensure compliance in the highly regulated alcohol beverage industry.