Hybrid Corporate Counsel — Contracts, M&A & Compliance

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus

Full medical, dental, and vision

On-site fitness center, biometric scan

Discounts at Panda restaurants, themeP

Paid time off starting at 15 days + 7*

Education assistance and scholarships

Income protection including Disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Corporate Counsel in California to negotiate and review commercial contracts, franchise agreements, and M&A matters under senior attorney oversight. You will support other departments, help manage risk, and contribute to policy compliance for the restaurant group.

The role emphasizes coaching junior attorneys and paralegals, with opportunities to handle litigation support and cross-functional projects as needed.

Qualifications

• JD degree and licensed to practice law.
• Minimum four years of relevant experience.
• Successful completion of required trainings.
• Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and review commercial contracts, franchise agreements, and M&A transactions under supervision.
• Support due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance within the corporate legal function.
• Monitor contract processes for compliance with legal, regulatory and policy standards.
• Educate and coach paralegals and less experienced attorneys as directed.
• Collaborate with other departments and outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Franchise agreements

M&A transactions

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Corporate Counsel in California to negotiate and review commercial contracts, franchise agreements, and M&A matters under senior attorney oversight. You will support other departments, help manage risk, and contribute to policy compliance for the restaurant group.

The role emphasizes coaching junior attorneys and paralegals, with opportunities to handle litigation support and cross-functional projects as needed.