At Panda, we all share a common mission: "Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives." We invest in our people because great people run great operations that will exceed our guests' expectations. Talk to any of our associates and you will experience a culture dedicated to its mission and our five fundamental values- Proactive, Respect/Win-Win, Growth, Great Operations, and Giving.

Panda Restaurant Group includes the original Panda Inn fine dining restaurants, Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food concept served in a fast casual environment, and Hibachi San, our Japanese grill concept. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng.

Panda offers competitive benefits and rewarding opportunities, from entry-level positions to management. We have restaurant positions available nationwide and support center positions in Rosemead, CA. Come join the nation's largest and fastest growing Asian restaurant company.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Workplace Counsel provides professional legal advice and counsel on workplace and corporate issues, managing litigation, including single plaintiff and class actions, guiding and leading compliance initiatives, and managing administrative claims and audits and internal investigations. This position engages in legal negotiations of settlements of cases and/or matters, reviews and prepares policies and procedures, legal memoranda and related documents, and leads, develops and/or implements compliance initiatives. The Workplace Counsel trains HR and Operations teams on relevant workplace topics.

* Provides legal advice and counsel on workplace and corporate issues with minimal supervision, managing litigation, including single plaintiff and class actions, guiding and leading compliance initiatives, and managing administrative claims and audits and internal investigations.

* Engages in legal negotiations of settlements of cases and/or matters, reviews and prepares policies and procedures, legal memoranda and related documents, and leads, develops and/or implements compliance initiatives. Assists on larger, nationwide issues.

* Trains HR and Operations teams on relevant workplace topics.

* Reviews and oversees outside counsel on workplace-related issues.

* Serves as company's subject matter expert in at least two major areas of workplace laws. Applies wage and hour, discrimination, and leave of absence/benefit laws and concepts.

* Coordinates information and documents related to internal investigations and litigation matters, applying case handling and litigation strategy with minimal supervision. Assists in complex investigations and litigation under supervision of more senior attorney or General Counsel.

* Assists in complex investigations and litigation matters under supervision of more senior attorneys or General Counsel.

* JD degree and licensed to practice law in California

* Minimum four years of relevant experience

Panda Restaurant Group's culture is strongly guided by our Mission and Values, highlighted on the Panda websites. We recommend all interested candidates become familiar with our Mission and Values, as well as the principals of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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