Summary of Job Description:The Real Estate Attorney is responsible for handling and advising on complex real estate transactions. This position conducts advanced risk assessments associated with real estate transactions. The Senior Real Estate Attorney may manage and coach paralegals, less experienced attorneys, and support associates. This position performs special real estate projects for senior leadership. The Senior Real Estate Attorney may conduct work in a secondary area of expertise (asset management, litigation, due diligence) and be responsible for overseeing a specialized area of law.
Job Responsibilities:- Performs a variety of complex real estate-related legal functions for Real Estate Legal, applying established legal standards, principles, and practices with proactive legal support and counsel to internal clients to protect the company. Works and communicates effectively and efficiently with other associates in the Legal and Restaurant Development departments and with outside counsel.
- Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and finalizes complex real estate transactions involving ground leases, purchase agreements, and other legal documentation independently. Meets and/or exceeds company's legal contract standards.
- Provides creative and viable solutions for complex real estate transactions in support of the real estate development pipeline and may assume project assigning role to assist in the best flow of the pipeline work.
- Conducts advanced risk assessments associated with real estate transactions.
- May conduct work in a secondary area of expertise (legal asset management, litigation, due diligence) and/or be responsible for overseeing a specialized area of law/projects.
- May manage and coach paralegals, less experienced attorneys, and support associates, elevating their performance to meet the company's growth strategies. Assists the Director and Vice President, Real Estate Legal on selecting, hiring, and retaining legal associates.
- Performs special projects for senior leadership as required.
- Provides highly rated legal support to Real Estate Managers and Project Managers in the field.
- Builds and maintains valuable partnerships with critical stakeholders, both in the department and in other departments, reflected in feedback, survey scores and acknowledgements.
How we reward you:- Hybrid Work 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 & experience:- JD degree and licensed to practice law
- Minimum seven years of legal experience, with increasing management responsibility
- Secondary area of expertise preferred
- 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: $194,000 - $207,000 / Annual
* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
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