Legal Associate

Title: Legal Associate

Location: Milwaukee, WI, US

Department: Legal and Corporate Affairs

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 38584 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!  

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward. 

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. 

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies. 

Crafted Highlights:    

In the role of Legal Associate, working in Milwaukee, WI you will be part of the North America Legal & Government Affairs team. You will play a key role in enabling the legal, government affairs, and ethics & compliance teams across the Americas to support and protect the business, including coordinating projects, conducting discovery and e-discovery, handling third-party subpoenas, conducting legal and legislative research and trend monitoring, supporting third-party diligence in vendor vetting and M&A activities, serving as a witness and note taker in investigations, coordinating the Marketing Compliance Committee (MCC), managing lobbyist and consultant contracts and registrations, developing onboarding and training content, and much more. 

This position reports to the Manager Legal Operations. 

What You’ll Be Brewing:  

• Conduct discovery, e-discovery, and e-mail searches; handle legal holds, subpoenas and garnishments 
• Directly manage the subpoena/conflict of interest/etc. submission process – track submissions, review policies, requests for more info, and closure   
• Coordinate projects, MCC, and prior state approvals 
• MCC – Marketing Compliance Committee – coordinate the meetings, take notes, gathering info for the submissions for the ads, etc.  
• Serve as a witness and note taker in investigations, conduct initial conflicts of interest checks, conduct third-party diligence support in vendor vetting and M&A activities 
• Develop and maintain onboarding and training content 
• Identify and assist with implementation of workflow improvements – conduct work studies, identify common errors/delays/gaps, present recommendations to LGALT on path forward   
• Manage Ethics & Compliance Ambassador program operations  

Key Ingredients:  

• You have a High School Diploma/GED 
• You have at least 3 to 5 years experience working in an in-house legal department or law firm 
• You exercise independent judgment without significant attorney/leader involvement 
• You can deal with complex issues, evaluate options, and find a solution 
• You desire and can coordinate and juggle multiple projects 
• You have a strong reputation for integrity and handling confidential and sensitive information discreetly 
• You have strong communication, organizational, and time management skills 
• You are detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage a large volume of work through multi-tasking 
• You build strong partnerships at all levels of the organization and across functions 
• You are proficient in Microsoft office suite and ability to learn and leverage new technologies (e.g., AI) 
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities 
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments   
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow   
• You exhibit our core values 

  Beverage Bonuses:   

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office    
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources  
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!  
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities   
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are  
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization  
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Job Posting Salary Range:  

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic.