Senior Workplace Counsel (P1-7553189-1)

Summary of Job Description:

The Senior Workplace Counsel manages, advises, and reviews all administrative charges or complaints from state and federal agencies. This position conducts legal research and analyses and prepares responses to administrative claims. The Senior Workplace Counsel prepares curriculum on workplace issues and provides training for Human Resources and Operations to ensure legal compliance and best employment practices. The Senior Workplace Counsel oversees, mentors, and trains less experienced Workplace Counsel and manages outside counsel and consultants on employment litigation matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages, advises, and reviews all administrative charges or complaints from state and federal agencies, including the EEOC, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and Department of Labor. 
• Conducts legal research and analyses, and prepares responses to administrative claims. Monitors the status of open administrative claims and charges.
• Prepares curriculum on workplace issues and provides training for Human Resources and Operations to ensure legal compliance and best employment practices.
• Conducts legal research and analysis of employment laws and regulations for senior leadership, HR, and Operations to provide guidance and to achieve compliance balanced with business needs. Helps develop policies and procedures that reflect best practices.
• Works with other departments and Operations to create effective solutions to workplace issues. Develops workplace policies and procedures consistent with current laws and regulations governing the workplace.
• Manages outside counsel and consultants on employment litigation matters.
• Oversees, mentors, and trains less experience Workforce Counsel and paralegals. 

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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Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 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.

You’re wanted here:

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 TASupport@PandaRG.com.