Panda Express

Senior Corporate Counsel (P1-5201931-1)

Panda Express$151K — $212K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD degree and licensed to practice law
  • 10+ years of legal experience with increasing management responsibility
  • Cumulative knowledge in commercial law, corporate compliance, and litigation
  • Experience in managing and mentoring junior legal staff
  • Proficiency in using legal software for litigation responses and contract preparation

Responsibilities

  • Handles and advises on complex legal work including contracts, compliance, and litigation
  • Prepares litigation responses using legal software, managing litigation efforts
  • Independently reviews, negotiates, and drafts complex legal contracts
  • Monitors contract compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies
  • Performs corporate transactions like franchise arrangements and joint ventures
  • Manages and coaches legal staff, fostering professional development
  • Researches legal challenges and provides insights for business strategies

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote work schedule
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Yearly bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • On-site fitness center and health clinics
  • Employee discounts at restaurants and theme parks
  • Paid time off starting at 15 days plus 7 federal holidays
  • Education assistance and scholarships
  • Income protection including disability and life insurance
  • Bereavement leave
Full Job Description
Summary of Job Description:

The 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.

Job Responsibilities:
  • 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.


How we reward you:
  • Hybrid remote schedule
  • 401K with company match
  • Yearly bonus opportunity*
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
  • On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
  • Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
  • Paid 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 associates

Your background and experience:
  • JD degree and licensed to practice law
  • 10+ years of legal experience, with increasing management responsibility
  • Successful 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 year

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About Panda Express

Panda Express is a fast food restaurant chain that specializes in Chinese cuisine. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Rosemead, California. Panda Express operates over 2,000 locations in the United States and has a presence in several other countries. The company's menu includes a variety of dishes, including orange chicken, kung pao chicken, and chow mein. Panda Express is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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