Senior Counsel, Executive Compensation

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.We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:Take a class at Hamburger UniversitySample future items in our Test KitchenUtilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globeWe are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.Job Description:

McDonald’s Corporate Legal department is seeking an attorney to assist with a broad range of executive compensation issues, compensation disclosures, insider trading issues, global equity awards and ERISA issues. This role helps to ensure that the Company complies with relevant laws and rules and also monitors trends in the Company’s business performance, regulatory requirements as well as governance and disclosure practices among peer companies and counsels clients accordingly. The individual in this role is expected to work closely with clients (including senior level roles) to understand their needs and help them achieve business goals.Advise on all aspects of executive and director compensation matters, including drafting and interpreting compensation plans or arrangementsDraft compensation disclosures, including compensation disclosures in the proxy statement and Form 8-Ks as well as Section 16 reportsAdvise on legal issues associated with global equity compensation programAdvise on stock trading plans, insider trading issues and assist with management of insider trading policyAssist with preparing materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board, including collaborating with internal subject matter expertsProvide legal support on a variety of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans as well as employee benefit mattersStay abreast of and advise on developing trends in executive and director compensation and ERISA, including shareholder and advisor voting policiesQualifications:

JD degree and admitted to practice in the U.S.6+ years of experience in the fieldPrior in-house experience preferredThorough understanding of executive and director compensation and associated disclosure rulesAbility to communicate complex issues effectively to senior level business leadersAbility to work with and lead cross-functional teamsStrong analytical and writing skills

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