Senior Corporate Counsel

Senior Corporate CounselThe Senior Corporate Counsel is responsible for handling and advising on complex legal work, including commercial contracts, corporate compliance, litigation, and transactions. This position conducts advanced risk assessments associated with corporate legal transactions and business practices. The Senior Corporate Counsel may manage and coach paralegals, less experienced attorneys, and support associates. This position performs special legal projects for senior leadership. This position prepares responses to litigation requests using legal software, and prepares, negotiates, and reviews complex legal contracts.Handles and advises on complex legal work, including commercial contracts, corporate compliance, litigation, and transactions.Prepares responses to litigation requests using legal software. Manages and works on litigation efforts.Reviews, negotiates and prepares complex contracts (commercial, supply, non-disclosure, etc.) independently.Monitors the contract process to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organization policy and assesses their commercial risk. Conducts advanced risk assessments associated with corporate legal transactions.Performs corporate transactions, such as international franchise arrangements and joint ventures.May manage and coach paralegals, less experienced attorneys, and support associates, developing associates to meet the strategic needs of the Legal department.Researches and advises on potential legal challenges and solutions involving business strategies. Performs special legal projects for senior leadership.Serves as liaison between the organization and customers/vendors, including outside counsel.Hybrid remote schedule401K with company matchYearly bonus opportunity*Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinicDiscounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym membershipsPaid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*Continuous education assistance and scholarships*Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*Bereavement leave**Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associatesJD degree and licensed to practice law10+ years of legal experience, with increasing management responsibilitySuccessful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.Pay Range: L3 $151,000-$212,000 / per yearFounded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.