Legal Assistant
Job Description
Company Description:
McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
Department Overview
McDonald’s Corporate, Securities & Governance ("CSG") Legal Team is a strong group of professionals who work collaboratively with teams across the business advising and counseling on a variety of matters, including securities regulation, executive compensation, and corporate governance topics. We are looking for a dynamic individual to perform administrative duties to support the Corporate, Securities & Governance team within the McDonald’s legal function.
Duties
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Extensive calendar management in Microsoft Outlook, including scheduling of in-person, virtual, and phone meetings.
- Coordinating and executing established processes in support of the Company’s various securities law obligations (e.g., insider list, due diligence inquiries, quarterly SOX sub-certifications).
- Typing, proofreading, copying, and distributing correspondence and legal documents.
- Developing and maintaining digital filing systems.
- Answering telephone calls, taking messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Sending and replying to verbal requests, correspondence and e-mails.
- Handling invoices and accruals.
- Reconciling and submitting expense reports.
- Receiving and providing assistance to visitors.
- Maintaining supplies.
Qualifications
- Prior legal assistant experience preferred
- Ability to exercise good judgment in handling sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Leader in the use of technology, including software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, and DocuSign.
- Ability to excel in a digital workplace.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task; effectively prioritize work and adhere to deadlines in a proactive manner.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Diligence and follow through.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Professionalism, adaptability, and positive attitude.
Compensation
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $30.58 - $36.69 per hour
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.
Competencies
Additional Information:
Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Application Instructions
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