Legal Asset Management Associate Attorney

Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America, with a mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences. They are seeking an Associate Legal Asset Management Attorney responsible for preparing and negotiating real estate contracts, assisting with landlord-tenant disputes, and providing legal support to various teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal functions for Real Estate Legal applying establish legal standards, principles, and practices
• Prepares and negotiates simple leases and amendments
• Effectively reviews, drafts, negotiates, and finalizes real estate transactions under the supervision of a more senior attorney
• Supports the legal management of the real estate portfolio to ensure timely extensions for lease renewals
• Handles liens, condemnation, and ADA matters; addresses any ADA-related real estate legal issues, landlord-tenant disputes, and/or general real estate issues
• Reviews and negotiates estoppels, SNDAs, general contractor agreements, storage agreements, CC&Rs, exclusive waivers, signage agreements, non-renewal lease amendments, easements agreements and other real estate and real estate litigation documents as requested
• Prepares draft landlord/tenant dispute letters under the oversight of a more senior attorney
• Analyzes documents, notices, or communications received from public entities (e.g., planning departments, zoning authorities, utility districts) to determine their relevance and potential impact on the property
• Builds and maintains partnerships with critical stakeholders internally and externally and provides legal support for the Asset Management and Property Management teams
• Performs special projects for the LANN team as required or assists with due diligence overflow
• May serve as liaison between the organization and clients/vendors as follow up on projects

Skills

• JD degree and licensed to practice law
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, 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
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

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