General Counsel
Rogue is an open, inclusive company committed to fostering a diverse, equitable workplace. At Rogue our mantra is Dare, Risk, Dream. This is an...
Rogue is an open, inclusive company committed to fostering a diverse, equitable workplace.
At Rogue our mantra is Dare, Risk, Dream. This is an attitude that comes from relentless curiosity and a drive to question, create and inspire. A DIY spirit runs through everything we do and make. We aren't afraid to think big, get messy and risk it all when it comes to creating authentic, innovative products that we are passionate about.
Job Overview
Our General Counsel (GC) is a member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for a globally-distributed craft beverage brand. The GC is integral in reflecting and amplifying our core company values, demonstrates a collaborative leadership style, and is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our GC partners with the president and the leadership team to provide critical legal advice on all aspects of the business, and actively participates in board & shareholder meetings. The GC not only plays a key role protecting Rogue from legal risk, but is an active strategic partner in helping Rogue innovate and expand into new products and markets. The GC manages a small legal team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Regulatory
- Ensuring regulatory compliance with federal and state laws governing the manufacture and sale of alcohol
- Reviewing product packaging to ensure compliance with federal label requirements
- Advising on federal and state tied-house and trade practice laws
- Ensuring compliance with workplace safety laws and regulations
Contracts
- Negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and managing all company contracts
- Providing advice regarding distributor contracts and franchise law
Trademark
- Maintaining company’s domestic and international trademark portfolio
- Strategic defense of trademark rights
- Reviewing product labeling and advising on trademark risk
- Drafting and reviewing licensing agreements
Employment
- Advising company on broad range of employment law questions
- Working closely with HR in developing company compliance policies and training
- Ensuring compliance with wage & hour laws applicable to wide range of employees
Corporate Governance
- Maintaining corporate records for all Rogue entities
- Advising on corporate governance matters
- Participating in all board and shareholder meetings
Legislative/Policy
- Staying abreast of changes in alcohol regulatory landscape
- Advocating for legislative changes beneficial to company and industry
- Representing company in local, state, or federal legislative/rulemaking matters
Litigation
- Overseeing company litigation while managing outside counsel in a cost-effective manner
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Law degree and active bar membership in at least one state (Oregon preferred)
- 10+ years’ experience practicing law, in-house experience preferred
- Knowledge of beverage law, both alcohol and non-alcohol, preferred
- Experience working in a regulated industry
Required skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a willingness to share information
- Strong research skills and the ability to confidently provide quick advice
- Ability to relate to, and communicate with, teammates across all parts of the company
- Capability to relate legal concepts to nonlegal team members
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and be self-directed
- Willingness to contributing to the success of the company in areas beyond just “legal”
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment will vary for this position given the nature of the job duties. The noise levels will vary based on location.
Travel
This position may be asked to travel up to 25% of the time. This typically consists of, but is not limited to, travel to/from the brewery in Newport and Rogue’s pubs.
Compensation and Benefits
You’ll get to work in a fun, fast and energetic work environment. We are a group of people who believe in the power of creating things in small batches by hand and in building things ourselves. If you love craft beers, spirits and canned cocktails - this is the place to be. Generous paid time off (PTO), 401(k) matching, pet benefits, comprehensive health insurance and more!
Reasonable Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactory with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals are not entitled to the accommodation of their choosing, and unreasonable accommodations, or accommodations that constitute an undue burden, will be denied.
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