Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished Business Attorney with 4 to 6 years of experience.

Located in the wine regions of Napa and Sonoma, Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty (DP&F) has extensive experience in wine industry and alcohol beverage law, providing full service legal representation to clients throughout California, the United States and abroad since 1964. We advise businesses throughout their lifecycle—from formation to transition—in key areas of law: business transactions, intellectual property, labor and employment, land use, litigation, real property, alcohol beverage regulations and compliance, and wine law.

Business Law Associate Attorney: Candidates should be experienced in business formation and reorganization, mergers & acquisition, business contracts, and real property law. Experience and interest in alcohol beverage and agriculture-related business work is a plus. 

Candidates should have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school and exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal skills, with a strong attention to detail. They should be ambitious and highly motivated, have a strong work ethic and leadership skills, an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility, good business and strategic judgment, and an ability to handle the day-to-day demands and workflow of working in a team-oriented environment.

Our Business Group has represented buyers and sellers in some of the most significant and complex wine industry transactions. Candidates should have experience in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary documents, supervising junior associates, and otherwise managing and closing transactions, as well as experience working with corporate formation, general corporate work, and governance and compliance matters.

This is a full-time position based in our Napa office. The yearly salary range for this position is expected to be $140,000 – $160,000, with additional production-based monthly billable hour bonuses. Base compensation will be determined by several conditions, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal pay equity and other job-related factors permitted by law. Billable hour bonuses range between $24K to $60K annually, contingent on meeting billable hour requirements of 1,500 (or more) billable hours.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• JD from a top-tier ABA approved school, preferably already licensed in California
• Four or more years of experience, preferably practicing in California
• Finely tuned analytical skills and the ability to interpret and analyze a multitude of documents including transactional documents, diligence materials and a variety of similar documents
• Ability to handle high-volume workload and effectively prioritize matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment. While each practice group has its specialized disciplines, we work cross-functionally with attorneys from all areas of the firm.
• Versatility, flexibility, attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Proficiency in iManage a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay based on experience;
• Flexible working environment for work-life success;
• Full health insurance plan, including dental and vision;
• 401(k) plan including employer match;
• Paid Parental/Family Leave;
• Generous paid time off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Wellness program including gym membership;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Educational Assistance Plan including student debt relief;

Physical Requirements: Sitting for extended periods of time, reading, writing, typing, speaking (in person and on the phone), working at a desk, talking on the phone, working on a computer, ability to lift 10 lbs.

About the Law Firm:

DP&F is a full-service law firm that offers its employees a close knit, family-oriented culture and a collegial work environment. We have a team of just under fifty people in two offices in downtown Napa and Santa Rosa, California.

Our teams collaborate with clients and across our broad range of practice groups to provide individualized and sophisticated counsel, delivering pragmatic solutions to help clients solve their legal challenges and achieve their business goals.

DP&F attorneys include many recognized leaders in the field. We help clients navigate impacts and complexities arising from a range of issues, including shifts in regulatory environments, climate change, and market barriers. Our culture of collaboration and inquiry and unique experience make us well equipped to tackle whatever comes next.

DP&F recognizes the systems of inequality and privilege which are endemic in the legal industry and our community, and our responsibility to challenge those systems. We are committed to fostering a more inclusive firm culture, increasing diversity among our firm leadership, attorneys, and staff, and supporting marginalized, underrepresented, and underserved communities.

To Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume , a writing sample, and a cover letter to careers@dpf-law.com . Please no drop-ins or phone calls.

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