Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s leading wine companies. We know that it’s the thinkers, makers, and doers who have the most impact as we continue to strive towards being recognized as the world’s most admired premium wine company. We are proud of our portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage, rich quality, and a reputation for excellence across the globe. From the iconic luxury of Penfolds, Stags’ Leap, Etude, Beaulieu Vineyards, and Beringer, to the broad appeal of Sterling Vineyards and newer brands like Frank Family Vineyards and 19 Crimes, we are committed to creating memorable wine experiences for our consumers.
About the Role
TWE seeks an attorney with 8+ years of experience in intellectual property, commercial contracts, and privacy law. This role will provide practical legal advice on areas, including counseling on intellectual property and trade practice matters, marketing and advertising-related contracts, trademark clearance and enforcement, privacy and cybersecurity, including CCPA/CPRA compliance, and litigation and transaction support. Although the role is focused on the Americas region (U.S., Canada and LATAM), there are opportunities to participate in global IP and privacy projects. Knowledge of alcoholic beverage regulations and/or wine industry experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide fast and effective legal counseling on issues concerning intellectual property, marketing approvals, digital marketing content, social media, privacy, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Advise the marketing and direct-to-consumer teams on trade practice issues, such as marketing events, consumer tastings, promotions, celebrity brands, sponsorships, contests, sweepstakes, and consumer advertising novelties.
Draft and revise marketing/advertising/innovation-related contracts, including agency and talent agreements, licenses, assignments, coexistence agreements, sponsorships, and influencer and endorsement agreements.
Oversee Americas’ IP portfolio including conducting and analyzing IP clearance searches and watches, instructing IP paralegals on applications, renewals and oppositions; drafting cease-and-desist letters, and supervising outside counsel.
Oversee Americas’ privacy and cybersecurity matters, including CCPA/CPRA compliance and participate in global privacy and cybersecurity initiatives as needed.
Participate in M&A matters, with a particular focus on IP and privacy diligence.
Participate in litigation matters.
Create an awareness and understanding of TWE’s IP, privacy and trade practice policies and procedures through regular training programs and stakeholder engagements.
What’s in it for you
The opportunity to be bold and make an impact in the world of wine
Access to the world’s most celebrated wines through our employee product allowance
True flexibility in determining how, when, and where you work to achieve your potential
Global opportunities across the US, Australia & New Zealand, Asia, UK/Europe
Opportunity to build a career across multiple functions (we’re really good at doing this!)
Structured development programs to support your health, wellbeing, and career
“TWEforME Day” –an additional day of leave each year, for you to do you!
Competitive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick time, and holidays), 401K with company match, and much more!
Culture
We bring our whole selves, we’re courageous and we deliver together –that’s our DNA. We’re a passionate bunch who enjoy working together, like to have fun, and keep things down-to-earth. We’re brave enough and care enough to have the right conversations to get the best outcome and are famous for our can-do attitude. We’re definitely “glass half full” people and see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals.
If you’re ready to help us be the world’s most admired premium wine company, please apply now!
Inclusion Equity and Diversity
Just like the wide range and variety of brands in our wine portfolio, TWE embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
About You
You have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-ranked law school.
You are an active member in good standing of the California Bar or eligible to be registered as an in-house counsel in California.
You have 8+ years of experience as a licensed attorney at a top-tier law firm or equivalent in-house experience, with a focus on intellectual property, commercial contracts, and privacy.
You have experience advising on infringement risks, risk mitigation, and managing related disputes.
You have strong Contract negotiation and drafting experience.
Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and U.S. federal and state wine laws and regulations a plus.
You are self-motivated; a person who can work in a fast-paced international public company.
You have an entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to successfully work independently with little guidance, but also to use good judgment and escalate issues when needed.
You have Sound and practical business judgment.
You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to distil complex legal concepts into actional advice for business partners.
You have excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task with a strong attention to detail.
You like to maintain and believe in an inclusive, diverse and positive work environment.
Treasury Americas (TWE), a Treasury Wine Estates company, is one of the world’s largest wine companies, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX.TWE). The Company has a rich heritage and a portfolio of some of the most recognized and awarded wine brands in the world, including Penfolds, Stags’ Leap, Beaulieu Vineyard, Beringer, 19 Crimes, Matua, Frank Family Vineyards, Sterling Vineyards and Etude. TWE is focused on portfolio premiumization and brand-led marketing, with world-class production facilities in internationally recognized wine regions. Treasury Americas headquarters are situated in Napa California. Our production and winery facilities are located in the iconic wine growing regions of Napa Valley, Sonoma County and the Central Coast. The Company sources grapes for our extensive US wine portfolio from a mix of owned, leased and grower vineyards through California and has 7 wineries in the US. Employing over 3,400 winemakers, viticulturists, sales, marketing, distribution and support staff across the globe, TWE’s wine is sold in more than 100 countries around the world. Learn more about Treasury Wine Estates at www.tweglobal.com.
