Workplace Counsel

Panda Restaurant Group • Rosemead, CA

13d • $136,500 - $158,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Workplace Counsel provides legal advice and counsel on workplace, employment, and corporate issues, manages litigation including single-plaintiff and class actions, leads compliance initiatives, and manages administrative claims, audits, and internal investigations. The role negotiates settlements, reviews and prepares policies and procedures, drafts legal memoranda and related documents, and trains HR and Operations teams on relevant workplace topics. The Counsel collaborates with stakeholders on internal projects and systems, oversees outside counsel, and serves as a subject matter expert in at least two major areas of workplace law. The position also assists on nationwide issues and complex investigations and litigation matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Licensed to practice law.
• At least four years of relevant experience.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtain a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel on workplace, employment, and corporate issues with minimal supervision.
• Manage litigation, including single-plaintiff and class actions.
• Guide and lead compliance initiatives and manage administrative claims, audits, and internal investigations.
• Negotiate settlements of cases and other matters.
• Review and prepare policies and procedures, and draft legal memoranda and related documents.
• Assist with larger, nationwide issues.
• Train HR and Operations teams on relevant workplace topics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on internal projects and systems.
• Review and oversee outside counsel on workplace-related litigation, compliance, and advice and counsel.
• Serve as the company's subject matter expert in at least two major areas of workplace law, such as wage and hour, discrimination, and leave of absence or benefits laws and concepts.
• Coordinate information and documents related to internal investigations and litigation, applying case handling and litigation strategy with minimal supervision.
• Assist with complex investigations and litigation matters under the supervision of more senior attorneys or the General Counsel.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote schedule.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Yearly bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• On-site fitness center, biometric screening, and flu shot clinic.
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days, with seven federal holidays.
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships.
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Bereavement leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree