This opportunity may be based at a Reyes Beverage Group location other than the posted location.

Position Responsibilities:

Assist with acquisition activities, including due diligence, negotiations, purchase agreement drafting and integration of new businesses.
Assist with legal affairs of RBD operations in multiple states as well as matters related to centralized corporate functions.
Participate in enterprise-wide legal team meetings and activities including parent company and affiliated businesses.
Understand and support full range of regulatory compliance and ethics affairs. Stay up to date and advise the company on various state and federal regulatory changes and requirements regarding the distribution of alcoholic beverages.
Draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements including, but not limited to, alcoholic beverage distribution agreements and various vendor agreements.
Partner with human resources and other internal or external counsel to advise on employee related matters.
Coordinate material litigation with key stakeholders including litigation holds and participation in claim reviews.
Support and review internal and external communications including social media, crisis communications and customer/supplier communications.
Support business operations through policy creation including training documentation.
Work with external counsel.
Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate and 3 plus years of related experience at a major law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Admission to a U.S. state bar with an active license and compliance with requirements for in-house practice in the State of Illinois.

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

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