Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

Who we are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.

The Position:

The Contracts Administrator is responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing, maintaining, and managing agreements, including but not limited to: assessing the need for confidentiality agreements, various licensing agreements, and loan/bailment agreements. The person will ensure completion of agreements related to vendor relations, assess legal risk and recommend mitigation measures and work with other departments to ensure protection of trade secrets. Furthermore, the Contracts Administrator will provide briefings and procedural recommendations to his/her manager and other departments as needed.

• Agreements
  • Gather all necessary data/information to process the referenced agreements. Research related legal issues and determine the appropriate contractual language to meet company's needs.
  • Review and discuss legal and business issues with internal customers and his/her manager. Draft, negotiate, and review agreements through completion.
• Trade Secrets Protection
  • Support his/her manager in negotiation and execution of non-disclosure agreements, equipment loan/bailment agreements and digital media content license agreements.
  • Brief his/her manager on any issues with potential impact on company revenue, risk of IP asset loss, and any cross-functional impact.
• Legal Risk Mitigation
  • Support his/her manager in tactical execution of legal risk mitigation objectives by ensuring legal compliance with the policies related to risk mitigation, data privacy, and intellectual property and trade secret protection.
  • Develop, revise, and implement relevant policies and procedures as necessary.
• Communications
  • Provide information to support his/her manager and various functional groups, facilitate company business, and protect company assets.
• Compliance/Other
  • Work in conjunction with Legal Compliance as needed and assist with planning, implementing and monitoring the Corporate Compliance Program.
  • Offer support to the Legal team as needed.

The salary range of $59,000 – $99,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years experience in Legal/Contracts management environment
• Paralegal certification preferred, but will consider equivalent combination of experience and/or education
• Notary public preferred, but not required
• Ability to interface with all levels within organization and provide input to facilitate decisions
• Analytical skills and ability to formulate and articulate recommendations
• Ability to independently draft, review and negotiate legal documents
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in fast changing environment
• Highly organized, self-motivated and accountable
• Familiarity with issues relevant to business registrations preferred
• Experience with docketing and litigation holds preferred, but not required
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with multicultural environment to ensure sensitivity to both internal and external customers
• Expert skill level in using Microsoft Office and similar scheduling applications
• Will be expected to learn quickly and effectively handle tasks that require initiative and sound judgment

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What We Offer:

• Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
• What We Offer:
  • At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
  • We offer flexible remote work options depending on your role. Where possible, we offer fully remote or hybrid work opportunities.
• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year 7 sick days 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.
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