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Department Overview

McDonald’s Global Legal & 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 Legal function. Reporting to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (CSG), the Senior Director/Assistant Secretary (CSG) 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 subsidiary management program. This role involves leading various members of the CSG Team, interacting with cross functional corporate teams including the Global Total Rewards Team, and supporting various McDonald’s enterprise-wide initiatives.

Duties

 

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

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation

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.

Salary Range

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