Subject matter expertise in at least two major areas of workplace laws
Successful completion of required trainings
Valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on workplace, employment, and corporate issues with minimal supervision
Manage litigation, including single plaintiff and class actions
Engage in legal negotiations for settlements and prepare related documents
Train HR and Operations teams on workplace topics
Review and oversee outside counsel on workplace-related issues
Coordinate information for internal investigations and litigation matters
Assist in complex investigations under supervision of senior attorneys
Benefits
Hybrid remote schedule
401K with company match
Yearly bonus opportunity
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
On-site fitness center and wellness clinics
Discounts at restaurants and theme parks
Paid time off starting at 15 days plus holidays
Continuous education assistance and scholarships
Income protection including Disability and Life insurance
Bereavement leave
Full Job Description
Summary of Job Description:
The Workplace Counsel provides professional legal advice and counsel on workplace, employment, and corporate issues, manages litigation, including single plaintiff and class actions, guides and leads compliance initiatives, and manages administrative claims and audits and internal investigations. This position engages in legal negotiations of settlements of cases and/or matters, reviews and prepares policies and procedures, drafts legal memoranda and related documents, and leads, develops and/or implements compliance initiatives. The Workplace Counsel trains HR and Operations teams on relevant workplace topics.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides legal advice and counsel on workplace, employment and corporate issues with minimal supervision, manages litigation, including single plaintiff and class actions, guides and leads compliance initiatives, and manages administrative claims and audits and internal investigations.
Engages in legal negotiations of settlements of cases and/or matters, reviews and prepares policies and procedures, drafts legal memoranda and related documents, and leads, develops and/or implements compliance initiatives. Assists on larger, nationwide issues.
Trains HR and Operations teams on relevant workplace topics. Collaborates with different stakeholders on internal projects and systems.
Reviews and oversees outside counsel on workplace-related issues, including litigation, compliance and advice and counsel.
Serves as the company's subject matter expert in at least two major areas of workplace laws, such as wage and hour, discrimination, and leave of absence/benefit laws and concepts.
Coordinates information and documents related to internal investigations and litigation matters, applying case handling and litigation strategy with minimal supervision.
Assists in complex investigations and litigation matters under supervision of more senior attorneys or General 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
Minimum four years of relevant experience
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: L2: $136,500-158,000/ Annual
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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.
