McDonald's · 16 hours ago
Legal Counsel
Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$167K/yr - $209K/yr
4+ years expMcDonald's is one of the most recognized brands in the world, serving 70 million customers daily. The role of Legal Counsel involves providing business-oriented legal advice, supporting issue resolution, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and risk management.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day business‑oriented legal advice to internal partners, primarily within Global Technology
Advise stakeholders on legal risks, operational considerations, and decision-making options
Support issue resolution related to supplier management, information security, governance, and technology implementation
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including technology, vendor, and service contracts
Develop and advise on contract strategies that align with business needs and risk tolerance
Provide clear recommendations and practical, solutions-oriented guidance to clients
Partner with internal legal teams, business units, and cross‑functional stakeholders
Represent Legal on cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and clear risk understanding
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, tailoring guidance to diverse audiences
Participate in strategic initiatives and project teams to support legal compliance and business continuity
Proactively identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support consistent application of standards
Manage multiple priorities with professionalism, meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment
Qualification
Required
JD and Bar passage
4–6 years of legal experience
Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Ability to communicate clearly and influence without authority
Strong issue‑spotting and risk-assessment skills
Ability to work independently, manage workloads, and deliver under time pressures
Experience supporting technology, supplier, or corporate transactional work
In‑house counsel experience or direct interaction with business stakeholders
Ability to work cross-functionally in a large, global organization
Demonstrated problem-solving mindset and practical business judgment
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
A 401(k) plan
Adoption assistance program
Educational assistance program
Flexible ways of working
Time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)
Bonus
Stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan
Company
McDonald's
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries.
10001+ employees
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