Senior Corporate Counsel

Job Responsibilities

• Handles and advises on complex legal work, including commercial contracts, corporate compliance, litigation, and transactions.
• Prepares responses to litigation requests using legal software.
• Manages and works on litigation efforts.
• Reviews, negotiates and prepares complex contracts (commercial, supply, non-disclosure, etc.) independently.
• Maintains contracts to ensure they are in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies and assesses their commercial risk.
• Conducts advanced risk assessments associated with corporate legal transactions.
• Performs corporate transactions, such as international franchise arrangements and joint ventures.
• May manage and coach paralegals, less experienced attorneys, and support associates, developing associates to meet the strategic needs of the Legal department.
• Researches and advises on potential legal challenges and solutions involving business strategies.
• Performs special legal projects for senior leadership.
• Serves as liaison between the organization and customers/vendors, including outside counsel.

Requirements

• JD degree and licensed to practice law.
• 10+ years of legal experience, with increasing management responsibility.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to handle complex legal matters.
• Experience in managing and coaching legal staff.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments.
• Knowledgeable in corporate compliance and transactional law.

Skills

• Advanced legal research and analysis.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in legal software and contract management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote schedule.
• 401K with company match.
• Yearly bonus opportunity.
• Full 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 7 federal holidays.
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships.
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance.
• Bereavement leave.

Pay

Pay Range: L3 $151,000-$212,000 / per year

About the Role

The Senior Corporate Counsel is responsible for handling and advising on complex legal work, including commercial contracts, corporate compliance, litigation, and transactions. This position conducts advanced risk assessments associated with corporate legal transactions and business practices. The Senior Corporate Counsel may manage and coach paralegals, less experienced attorneys, and support associates. This position performs special legal projects for senior leadership. This position prepares responses to litigation requests using legal software, and prepares, negotiates, and reviews complex legal contracts.