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.

Job Description

McDonald's Corporation has an opening for a senior paralegal. This person will be a member of the Corporate, Securities & Governance (“CSG”) team and should be knowledgeable in corporate law.  In addition, knowledge of executive compensation, securities filings and general governance of public companies is highly preferred.

The CSG team provides legal support in several areas, including subsidiary maintenance and management, securities regulation (reporting and compliance, issuances, insider trading, NYSE compliance, stock options and executive compensation); corporate secretary/governance (Delaware law, board/committee matters, subsidiaries, stockholders, corporate records) and ERISA.

The primary responsibilities include:

Support the maintenance and organization of the Company’s global subsidiary management databaseAssist with documenting corporate actions, including the appointment of officers and directors, and uploading records to subsidiary databasePrepare securities filings, including Forms 3/4/5 and compensation related Forms 8-KAssist in trading plans in connection with executive and Director transactions in the Company’s stockSupport the Company’s equity granting process, including drafting resolutionsAssist with the Company’s proxy statement, in particular with respect to stock ownership and compensation disclosureWork with market teams to draft and update governance-related documents and ensure appropriate corporate formalities from both a U.S. and international perspectiveProvide support on a variety of other requests as may arise from time to timeDevelop and maintain working relationships with various departments with which our team interfaces to obtain information

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $50.33 – $64.17 per hour
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.

QualificationsParalegal Certificate or other comparable education such as law school or law degree in the U.S. or a foreign jurisdiction is strongly preferred.  In addition, the applicant must demonstrate strong skills in the following areas: organizational, interpersonal, time management, analytical and communication. Applicant must also be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and will be required to effectively prioritize a large volume of confidential and time-sensitive work with short deadlines.

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 [email protected]. 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.