Corporate Counsel

Summary of Job Description:

The Corporate Counsel is responsible for reviewing, revising and negotiating various commercial contracts as well as other agreements, including, but not limited to, franchise agreements, joint venture agreements, and other M&A transactions under the oversight of a senior attorney. The Corporate Counsel may also work on special projects, including compliance, litigation and legal research, and provides general legal support to various other departments. The Corporate Counsel may develop and coach paralegals and less experienced attorneys.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Responsible for reviewing, revising and negotiating commercial contracts as well as other agreements, including, but not limited to, franchise agreements, joint venture agreements, and other M&A transactions under the oversight of a senior attorney.


• May work on special projects, including compliance, litigation, and legal research, and provides general legal support to various departments.


• Monitors the contract process to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organization policy and assesses their commercial risk.


• Oversees policy and procedure review and participates in compliance projects.


• Supports other departments on legal issues.


• May provide training on emerging and developing areas of the law and legislation affecting the restaurant industry.


• Researches and advises on potential legal challenges and solutions involving business strategies.


• May serve as liaison between the organization and customers/vendors, including outside counsel.


• May develop and coach paralegals and less experienced attorneys as directed.


• Contribute to building a cohesive legal and business team.

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

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Your background and experience:

• JD degree and licensed to practice law


• Minimum four years of legal 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.

Panda Strong since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 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.

You’re wanted here

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to blossom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and any other basis protected by the laws which apply where we operate. Panda provides accommodations for disabilities and religious observance purposes as required by law.