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McDonald's · 2 weeks ago

Managing Counsel, Executive Compensation & Assistant Secretary

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

10+ years exp

McDonald's is a global leader in the fast-food industry, seeking a securities law expert specializing in executive and director compensation. The Managing Counsel will oversee legal aspects of compensation programs, engage with the Compensation Committee, and lead the Corporate, Securities and Governance team.

Restaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (CSG), as well as other senior leaders

Engage directly with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors

Lead and influence the CSG team

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 8-Ks 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 compensation-related shareholder proposals

Collaborate on ERISA-related matters

Assist with materials prepared for the Board and other Board Committees

Advise on a variety of corporate governance matters

Oversee the company’s subsidiary management process

Qualification

Securities law expertiseExecutive compensationCorporate governanceERISA proficiencyTeam leadershipCross-functional collaborationAdvising executivesBoard of Directors interaction

Required

JD required

10+ years as a practicing lawyer gained in a combination of law firm and in-house settings

Experience advising corporate executives and Board of Directors

Ability to contribute to, influence, and frequently lead cross-functional teams

Preferred

Broad-based securities law/disclosure experience preferred

Some ERISA proficiency preferred

Skills for, and preferably experience in, leading a team

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Adoption assistance program

Educational assistance program

Flexible ways of working

Time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)

Company

McDonald's

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McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries.

Founded in 1955

Chicago, Illinois, US

10001+ employees

https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/

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