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Director, Legal Counsel - Labor & Employment (Inclusion Strategy)D

ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Director, Legal Counsel – Employment and Inclusion.

Are you ready to lead and encourage in a role that uniquely blends legal expertise with dedication to inclusion? McDonald's is seeking an experienced Director Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team in Chicago. This full-time position promises the chance to work on impactful projects that build the future of our inclusive environment.

Strategic Leadership

As a strategic partner, you will be at the forefront of our corporate Inclusion strategy. You will:

  • Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams and peers on the Global Labor and Employment Team on corporate strategic Inclusion strategy, projects and programs.
  • Serve as trusted counsel to the enterprise on all Inclusion-related matters and advises various teams withing McDonald's offering insights on strategies, risks, initiatives, reporting and more.
  • I Identify legal and business trends, bringing to bear benchmarking in Inclusion to inform risk-mitigated recommendations that support our business objectives.

Advice, Counsel, and Influence

Within this role, your insights and suggestions will play a key role. You will:

  • Influence decision-making processes by providing expert legal advice and counsel to clients and collaborators.
  • Assess and address legal risks and opportunities related to our Inclusion strategy, reporting, and programs; and on other key labor and employment issues as assigned
  • Independently manage legal matters and projects, including leading complex workstreams and coordinating outside counsel where needed.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies, particularly those pertaining to Inclusion.
  • Advise on additional labor and employment legal issues as assigned.

Relationships, Oversight and Execution

Your ability to build and maintain positive relationships will be key to your success. You will:

  • Educate and advise clients and partners on legal matters, policies, and procedures, encouraging a culture of compliance and awareness.
  • Establish and manage relationships, build credibility and trust with clients, partners, legal team members, and colleagues.
  • Coordinate the execution of legal strategies and the delivery of flawless legal services.

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, you will need:

  • J.D. degree.
  • 7 years of labor and employment legal experience required
  • Demonstrated experience with the EEOC and advising clients on labor and employment matters.
  • Deep experience counseling clients on anti-discrimination and Inclusion strategies within corporations.
  • Outstanding project management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.
  • Leadership experience and Inclusion practitioner experience are preferred.

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact recruiting.supportteam@us.mcd.com

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.

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