McDonald's

McDonald's

Director, Senior Legal Counsel

Chicago, IL, US · Director

Sponsorship not specified$195k-$244kDetected 1 day ago
Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringFood Safety

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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role

  • We continue to operate from a position of strength.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • As Senior Counsel, you will partner closely with internal clients across Operations, Supply Chain, Safety, Insurance, Risk Management, Communications, Security, and other functions to proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support enterprise priorities.
  • You will lead brand-sensitive, high-exposure tort litigation while serving as a trusted advisor who helps drive continuous improvement across the McDonald's System.
  • This individual understands that effective legal support means not only managing risk but enabling business success while protecting customer trust and the McDonald's brand.
  • Duties Lead Complex Tort Litigation and Claims Manage high-exposure tort claims and litigation matters, including premises liability, food safety, beverage burns, negligent security, and other brand-sensitive issues.
  • Develop litigation strategies and oversee outside counsel to achieve efficient, business-aligned outcomes.
  • Serve as a Strategic Business Partner Partner with business leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and practical solutions.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives focused on customer safety, operational effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
  • Build trusted relationships across Legal and business teams to support enterprise objectives.
  • Support Customer Safety and Brand Protection Advise on customer safety matters, food safety issues, product recovery events, and other sensitive incidents.
  • Support responses to emerging risks and crisis situations.

Compensation

  • The expected salary range for this role is $195,371.00 - $244,214.00 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Company info

  • Job Description: 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.
  • Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential.
  • We are seeking a strategic legal advisor who can translate legal and claims insights into business solutions that protect our customers, strengthen our brand, and help the business make informed decisions.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce.
  • 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.

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