Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment

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. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. 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 - check them out here!

We 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. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!

Job Description

The McDonald’s Global Labor and Employment Law Group currently has an exciting opportunity for a Labor and Employment attorney to join the team. This team handles a wide variety of matters including providing advice and counsel to HR professionals both domestically and internationally and working on the company’s critical initiatives.

Responsibilities

In addition to following McDonald's policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Advise, Counsel, Manage, and Influence:

• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies
• Participates in and influences the decision-making process with appropriate clients and partners
• Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advises accordingly
• Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex
• Recognizes when the advice of more senior counsel or outside counsel is appropriate
• Under the supervision of a more senior counsel, handles or participates in the handling of complex legal matters or projects, including managing outside counsel on employment litigation
• Ensures that appropriate clients and partners are involved in the decision-making process
• Educates clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures
• Develops policies and procedures within a defined practice area and/or specific geographic area
• Advocates McDonald's interests in assigned matters
• This role requires some domestic travel (20%)

Relationships and Oversight:

• Supervises, manages, and evaluates outside counsel as appropriate.
• Supervises and/or provides direction to administrative, paralegal, and other support staff.
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must be fully vaccinated (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) for COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination by start date.
• J.D. Required
• 7 years of labor and employment experience required
• Solid understanding of labor relations laws and principles and ability to educate team members required
• Experience handling of labor and employment matters before federal, state courts and administrative agencies.
• Experience in counseling clients on labor and employment matters.
• Strong written and communication skills required

Additional Information

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