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Director Real Estate Legal/Asset Management at Panda Restaurant Group Inc

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: El Monte, California





Job Description:












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.

DESCRIPTION:

The Director, Legal Asset Manager, Real Estate has responsibility for the Real Estate Legal and Asset Management functions. This position leads a team of paralegals and attorneys by coaching and developing them to elevate their performance in support of the company's growth strategies. The Director also manages the functions' budget and oversees real estate litigation, dispute resolution, and contract analysis. This position is responsible for handling and advising on complex legal issues and performing legal projects for senior leadership. The Director conducts work in a broad area of expertise in the real estate field (e.g., liens, construction defects, landlord tenant disputes, etc.). This position has both business and technical skills that work in congruency with Restaurant Development and Property Management.


  • Responsible for Legal Real Estate and Asset Management, assisting Vice President with policies and procedures and participating in decision-making processes.

  • Leads a team of paralegals and attorneys in Real Estate Legal and Asset Management functions, coaching and developing them to elevate their performance in support of the company's growth strategies. Works with the Vice President on selecting, hiring, and retaining associates.

  • Performs a variety of complex specialized legal functions, applying established legal standards, principles, and practices. Provides proactive legal support and counsel to internal clients to protect the company. Works with other departments, Operations, and with outside counsel.

  • Develops long-term trust-based relationships with the Real Estate Development team to support and achieve the 20/20 vision; promotes growth of the business while protecting the company.

  • Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and finalizes complex Real Estate transactions and legal analysis independently. Meets company's legal contract standards and the company's objectives.

  • Conducts advanced risk assessments associated with a specialized legal expertise (Real Estate, Construction, Landlord/Tenant Litigation).

  • Performs special projects for senior leadership and assigns project roles to others within the team.

  • Builds and maintains partnerships with critical stakeholders, both internal and external.









  • JD degree and licensed to practice law

  • Minimum ten years of legal experience, with management experience

  • Real Estate Business and Legal expertise



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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