Overview
Corporate Counsel Jobs in Albany, New York, USA at Gruppo Campari
Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.
Shares of the parent company Davide Campari – Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.
General Description of the Role
We are seeking a smart, self-motivated attorney who is interested in learning about a unique industry – the alcohol beverage world. While some of our issues are the same as every other consumer products company, we work within a historically unique regulatory framework, the 21st Amendment. Specific alcohol experience is not necessary if you come with a passion and ability to learn quickly.
This attorney will report to Campari’s head of legal for the United States (Managing Counsel) and will cover a variety of matters, with a special emphasis on contracts and trade practices compliance for our sales, marketing, and channel & customer marketing teams. This position will work with and advise internal clients at different levels within the organization and in different departments.
There is also the opportunity for
collaboration
with our affiliated companies around the world.
We are a small legal department so an
entrepreneurial spirit
is welcome. We work hard, with a passion for creative, pragmatic, and elegant business solutions.
Key Responsibilities
and Activities Acts as primary legal support for the Sales, Marketing, and Channel & Customer Marketing departments for most of their legal needs, providing day-to-day advice on a wide variety of topics.
Reviews, drafts, and negotiates various contracts, including for marketing services, sponsor ships, joint promotions, vendor services, professional and consulting services, supply chain and logistics, etc.
Researches and keeps abreast of changing legal and policy issues concerning the alcohol beverage industry, as well as general in-house issues such as advertising, social and digital media, amongst other topics.
Supports Managing Counsel on various internal and external projects and initiatives, including providing trainings to internal stakeholders.
Key Relationships Internal:
Marketing, Channel & Customer Marketing, Sales personnel, Finance, Supply Chain External:
Marketing agencies, vendors, and outside counsel
Experience Required
A minimum of four years of experience as a practicing attorney with a well-recognized law firm, preferably in litigation matters.
Prior in-house experience is a plus.
Education
/ Professional Qualifications
JD Degree Good standing member of NY state bar Spanish fluency a plus
Skills Functional Superior  written and oral
communication skills
Customer service orientation with ability to provide pragmatic and creative legal solutions within a business context.
Effective time management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing, ambiguous, and…
Title: Corporate Counsel
Company: Gruppo Campari
Location: Albany, New York, USA
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR
