Legal Assistant- Corporate, Securities, and Governance

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

1d • $31 - $39

About The Position

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. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. 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.
Department OverviewMcDonald’s Corporate, Securities & Governance (“CSG”) Legal Team is a strong group of professionals who work collaboratively with teams across the business advising and counseling on a variety of matters, including securities regulation, executive compensation, and corporate governance topics. We are looking for a dynamic individual to support the Corporate, Securities & Governance (“CSG”) team, including the Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, within the McDonald’s legal function.

Requirements

• Prior executive or legal assistant experience.
• Extraordinary attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, particularly with senior leadership and other executives.
• Leader in the use of technology, including software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, and DocuSign.
• Ability to excel in a digital workplace.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task; effectively prioritize work and adhere to deadlines in a proactive manner.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Diligence and follow through.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Professionalism, adaptability, and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordination with the CSG team to support activities for our executives and members of our Board of Directors
• Extensive calendar management in Microsoft Outlook, including scheduling of in-person and virtual meetings.
• Coordinating and executing established processes in support of the Company’s various securities law obligations (e.g., insider list, due diligence inquiries, quarterly SOX sub-certifications).
• Typing, proofreading, copying, and distributing correspondence and legal documents.
• Developing and maintaining digital filing systems.
• Sending and replying to requests, correspondence and e-mails, including those from executives both inside and outside the company.
• Handling invoices and accruals.
• Reconciling and submitting expense reports.
• Receiving and providing assistance to visitors.
• Supporting extensive travel itineraries.
• Maintaining supplies.

Benefits

• 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).
• This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees