Liquor and Cannabis Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 1 to 4 years of relevant experience to join its Commercial, IP, and Technology Group in Seattle. The role involves assisting with liquor and cannabis matters, including application review, commercial agreements, and trade practice research. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions and collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices.

Duties

• Assist with liquor and cannabis application reviews.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Conduct trade practice research.
• Collaborate with business clients on national-level transactions.

Requirements

• 1 to 4 years of commercial transactions and regulatory experience.
• Experience with liquor and cannabis matters.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Exceptional communication and client-service approach.
• Ability to manage significant individual responsibilities.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• License to practice law.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Enthusiasm for building a diverse team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Commuter allowance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Pro Bono work.
• Billable credit hours for approved Associate Training.
• Annual bonus.

Time for a change? Come up to the Pacific Northwest and really thrive within a diverse group of lawyers and a power pack of national and international clients. This is a long-established firm with an enthusiastic commitment to community endeavors. Here is a real opportunity for professional growth and civic satisfaction for highly qualified, motivated candidates. This is a powerful Pacific Northwest firm and offers associates working here the opportunity to participate in some of the more significant litigation and corporate work in the Pacific Northwest. They are well known for their strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in their fields. This firm also has an exceptional bankruptcy practice. This firm also has a diverse client base including large publicly traded corporations as well as closely held businesses and individuals. This firm is considered to have good management, and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.