Managing Counsel, Executive Compensation & Assistant Secretary

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.

McDonald’s Global Legal and Compliance Department seamlessly integrates business insight with legal expertise to take on the most complex challenges, always prioritizing the long-term success of McDonald’s. This global team is dedicated to fostering brand trust, promoting inclusion, and developing innovative solutions that drive business growth and enhance customer experiences.

McDonald's is seeking a securities law expert specializing in executive and director compensation to join the “Corporate, Securities and Governance” (CSG) team within the Global Legal function. Reporting to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the Senior Director/Assistant Secretary will oversee legal aspects of the Company’s executive and director compensation programs; engage directly with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors; and oversee the Company’s global subsidiary management program. This role involves leading various members of the CSG team, interacting with cross functional corporate teams including the Global Total Rewards and Global Finance teams, and supporting various McDonald’s enterprise-wide initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, as well as other senior leaders.
• Engage directly with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Lead and influence the CSG team.

Compensation:

• Lead all legal aspects of executive and director compensation matters
• Draft and review materials for the Compensation Committee and serve as the Assistant Secretary who supports the Committee
• Draft and oversee compensation disclosures, including proxy disclosure (CD&A), Form 8-Ks and Section 16 filings
• Manage legal issues associated with the global equity compensation program
• Advise on stock trading plans, insider trading issues and assist with management of insider trading policy
• Advise on compensation-related shareholder proposals
• Collaborate on ERISA-related matters

Corporate Governance and Subsidiary Management

• Assist with materials prepared for the Board and other Board Committees
• Advise on a variety of corporate governance matters
• Oversee the company’s subsidiary management process

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $222k – $289k 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.

• JD required
• 10+ years as a practicing lawyer gained in a combination of law firm and in-house settings
• Broad-based securities law/disclosure experience preferred
• Some ERISA proficiency preferred
• Skills for, and preferably experience in, leading a team
• Experience advising corporate executives and Board of Directors
• Ability to contribute to, influence, and frequently lead cross-functional teams

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.

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