Managing Counsel, Executive Compensation & Assistant Secretary

McDonalds Global Legal and Compliance Department seamlessly integrates business insight with legal expertise to take on the most complex challenges always prioritizing the longterm success of McDonalds. This global team is dedicated to fostering brand trust promoting inclusion and developing innovative solutions that drive business growth and enhance customer experiences.

McDonalds is seeking a securities law expert specializing in executive and director compensation to join the Corporate Securities and Governance (CSG) team within the Global Legal function. Reporting to the Vice President Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary the Senior Director/Assistant Secretary will oversee legal aspects of the Companys executive and director compensation programs; engage directly with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors; and oversee the Companys global subsidiary management program. This role involves leading various members of the CSG team interacting with cross functional corporate teams including the Global Total Rewards and Global Finance teams and supporting various McDonalds enterprisewide initiatives.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with the Vice President Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary as well as other senior leaders.
• Engage directly with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Lead and influence the CSG team.

Compensation:

• Lead all legal aspects of executive and director compensation matters
• Draft and review materials for the Compensation Committee and serve as the Assistant Secretary who supports the Committee
• Draft and oversee compensation disclosures including proxy disclosure (CD&A) Form 8Ks and Section 16 filings
• Manage legal issues associated with the global equity compensation program
• Advise on stock trading plans insider trading issues and assist with management of insider trading policy
• Advise on compensationrelated shareholder proposals
• Collaborate on ERISArelated matters

Corporate Governance and Subsidiary Management

• Assist with materials prepared for the Board and other Board Committees
• Advise on a variety of corporate governance matters
• Oversee the companys subsidiary management process

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $222k  $289k per year 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately in determining your pay we may also consider your experience and other jobrelated factors.

Qualifications :

• JD required
• 10 years as a practicing lawyer gained in a combination of law firm and inhouse settings
• Broadbased securities law/disclosure experience preferred
• Some ERISA proficiency preferred
• Skills for and preferably experience in leading a team
• Experience advising corporate executives and Board of Directors
• Ability to contribute to influence and frequently lead crossfunctional teams

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 McDonalds longterm incentive plan.

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