Job Description

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. 

U.S. Business Counsel and Franchising Team

As a Counsel on the U.S. Business Counsel and Franchising Team, this attorney will provide legal counsel and support to McDonald’s Franchise Practice Group and advise field business clients in the Company's largest business unit. The position reports to the Managing Counsel of the U.S. Business Counsel and Franchising Team.

Duties

  • This attorney will support McDonald’s franchising function, including drafting and analyzing key agreements governing McDonald’s franchise relationships with its owner/operators.
  • This attorney will also provide advice and counsel to field business clients regarding McDonald’s franchise relationships.
  • This attorney will assist in the preparation and completion of documentation for franchising restaurant franchise transactions, including helping to facilitate transactions including sales between operators, sale of company-owned restaurants and acquisitions of owner/operator restaurants.
  • This person will work closely with various members of the Legal Department to ensure appropriate alignment, collaboration and consistency and to identify and implement best practices.

Qualifications

  • An attorney with 5+ years of relevant legal experience with a preference for transactional and/or franchise practice areas.
  • Critical success factors for the position include the ability to provide pragmatic and effective legal advice that advances the objectives of the business while helping management properly discharge their fiduciary duties.
  • Strong technical expertise, including transactional experience, and knowledge of the US legal system and laws.
  • Strong people skills, including the ability to effectively influence others, and collaborate in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals both inside and outside the company.
  • Strong results orientation to ensure business objectives are met and comply with all laws and regulations.
  • Ability to lead on critical business and legal issues, which includes making difficult decisions and identifying alternative solutions.

Compensation

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $149,260 - $190,310 per year
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

Execution Proficiency
Background & Values
Strategic Proficiency
Building Blocks
Talent Proficiency

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. 

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. 

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. 

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