Corporate Counsel

Counsel will provide legal advice and practical solutions to support the company and related entities, including commercial transactions, regulatory compliance related to alcohol beverage operations, and litigation management. This role will provide strategic legal advice to support sales, supply chain, marketing, and coworkers - and - culture teams, while proactively identifying risks in a heavily regulated environment. Title and compensation commensurate with experience.

Ideal candidate will reside within striking distance of one of our major breweries, Fort Collins, CO, Asheville, NC, Daleville, VA, or Kalamazoo, MI.

• Identify legal risks and potential liabilities for the company's business activities and manage those risks effectively.
• Collaborate with and support other in-house attorneys and regulatory compliance staff.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial agreements, including distribution, procurement, co‑manufacturing contracts, sponsor ships, and capital projects.
• Oversee or coordinate legal disputes, including managing external legal counsel participating in litigation strategy.
• Develop, review, revise, and implement company policy and/or procedures to mitigate risk and streamline processes, taking into consideration company values and culture.
• Regularly provide and effectively communicate expert legal advice to all levels of company employees, from executives to individual contributors, adapting style, messaging, and delivery to recipient knowledge level and preferences.
• Become a trusted advisor to company employees through knowledge of the business and provision of practical legal advice.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and critical legal and business matters.
• Identify and understand all facets of significant, complex business issues and the impact of possible solutions.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to the company's industry and operations, and advise on the company's compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Provide miscellaneous day‑to‑day legal support and advice for the company.
• Regularly communicate with CLO on legal and risk analyses, company priorities, and department projects.

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, or Virginia, or bar membership in another state with ability to gain accreditation in one of the jurisdictions.
• Five or more years’ experience in US law practice. Experience at a national law firm and/or in a regulated consumer products company preferred.
• Experience in complex commercial contracting is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation and outside counsel is highly preferred.
• Experience with alcohol beverage law is a plus.
• Experience with employment law and internal investigations is a plus.
• Expertise in additional practice areas such as advertising law, compliance, or product counseling is a plus.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Percent of Travel: 0-10%
Working Conditions: Office, Home Office.
Physical Requirements: None

Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell’s and New Belgium's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position‑related reasons.

Starting Salary Range: $135,000–$180,000

All full‑time coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment:
Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, 401k Match, Paid Caregiver Leave, and Profit Sharing. Details will be shared, and questions answered during our interview process.

EEO Statement

Bell’s and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community.

Bell’s and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.