Associate Attorney Legal Asset Management
Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. The Associate Legal Asset Management Attorney is responsible for preparing and negotiating real estate contracts and providing legal support to the Asset Management and Property Management teams under the oversight of a more senior attorney.
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*
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