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McDonald's · 1 day ago

Director, Legal Counsel - ERISA

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$168K/yr - $219K/yr

8+ years exp

McDonald’s is one of the most recognized brands globally, serving 70 million customers daily. They are seeking a dynamic ERISA attorney to advise on employee benefits and executive compensation plans, manage fiduciary governance, and support compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Restaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Advise on all laws applicable to employee benefits and executive compensation plans, including ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, and relevant tax law

Manage benefit plan settlor and fiduciary governance, including planning for committee meetings and drafting minutes

Train and advise plan fiduciaries

Draft and review 401(k), health, welfare, severance, and non-qualified deferred compensation plan documents and amendments

Draft and review summary plan descriptions and other employee benefit communications

Handle interactions with applicable government agencies in connection with plan audits or corrections

Help assess legal and business risks, including brand risk

Proactively alert and advise on changes in law

Assist with drafting and reviewing benefit reporting and disclosure items, including in the annual proxy statement

Manage, review, and provide counsel with respect to participant claims/appeals and assist with management of ERISA-based disputes and litigation

Review and negotiate plan service provider contracts, such as TPA, PBM, and investment management agreements

Provide general advice on various legislative and regulatory issues concerning employee compensation and benefits law

Maintain a broad network of ERISA colleagues and engage in professional development opportunities to monitor best practices and emerging issues (e.g., ABA Employee Benefits Committee; informal networking groups)

Advise on employee benefits issues in acquisitions and divestitures

Qualification

ERISAEmployee benefits lawExecutive compensationTax lawAnalytical skillsIn-house experienceLegal risk assessmentWriting skillsCross-functional leadershipCommunication skills

Required

JD degree and admitted to practice in the U.S

8+ years of experience

Thorough understanding of ERISA; the relevant provisions of tax law including IRC Section 409A; and other laws governing employee benefit plans and executive compensation

Strong analytical and writing skills

Ability to work with and lead cross-functional teams

Ability to communicate complex issues effectively to senior level business leaders

Preferred

Prior in-house experience

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

A 401(k) plan

Adoption assistance program

Educational assistance program

Flexible ways of working

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

Bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance

Eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan

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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