Sr. Real Estate Attorney (East Coast) Job Listing at Panda Restaurant Group in United States of America (Job ID P1-1483616-2)

Description

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.

You'll get a chance to:

• Perform 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. 
• Work and communicate effectively and efficiently with other associates in the Legal and Restaurant Development departments and with outside counsel. 
• Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize complex real estate transactions involving ground leases, purchase agreements, and other legal documentation independently.
• Meet and/or exceed company's legal contract standards. 
• Provide 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.
• Conduct 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. 
• Assist the Director and Vice President, Real Estate Legal on selecting, hiring, and retaining legal associates.
• Perform special projects for senior leadership as required. 
• Provide highly rated legal support to Real Estate Managers and Project Managers in the field. 
• Build and maintain 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 and 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: $151,000 - $212,500 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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ADA Statement:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 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 bloom, 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 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 accommodations.  If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.