Senior LANN Supervising Attorney; Dispute Resolution

Overview

The Sr. LANN Supervising Attorney (Dispute Resolution) drafts amendments and negotiates complex legal terms and finalizes documents with landlords. This position also handles liens, condemnation and ADA matters, addressing any ADA-related real estate legal issues, landlord-tenant disputes, and/or general real estate issues. The Sr. Supervising Attorney reviews or drafts a variety of legal agreements, such as Exclusive Waivers, Signage Agreements, etc.

This position consults on dispute resolution, litigation, drafting complaint and respondent, conducting lease legal review, legal risk analysis and drafting legal responses to landlords. The Sr. Supervising Attorney supervises other associate(s), coaching and developing them to achieve the company’s growth goals.

• Drafts complex amendments and negotiates legal terms and finalizes documents with landlords.
• Handles liens, condemnation, and ADA matters; addresses any ADA-related real estate legal issues, landlord-tenant disputes, and/or general real estate issues.
• Reviews and drafts miscellaneous legal agreements, such as Exclusive Waivers, Signage Agreements, Consent/Amendments for CCRs, Easement Agreements, Non-Renewal Amendments, Settlement Agreements, and other legal documents from Property Management that involve REA approval.
• Provides consultation on dispute resolution and litigation; drafts complaints and respondents; conducts lease legal reviews, legal risk analyses, and drafts legal responses to landlords to mitigate exposure.
• Negotiates condemnation awards and settlements based on notification by state or federal government.
• Drafts, negotiates, and finalizes real estate site purchases/leases as needed.
• Supervises one or more associates, developing and coaching paralegals, less experienced attorneys, and/or support associates to elevate performance and support the company’s growth strategies. Assists leadership with selecting, hiring, and retaining legal associates.
• Builds and maintains valuable partnerships with critical stakeholders in and outside the department, reflected in feedback and acknowledgments.

Pay Range: L3: $169,000 - $210,000 / Annual. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

• 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

• Law degree and licensed attorney
• Minimum seven years of real estate and contract negotiation experience with increasing management experience; asset management and/or retail/hospitality environment preferred.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• If hired, completion of annual store training.

Additionally, the pay range and employment information are provided for candidates to understand compensation and career progression.

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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.

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