Legal Assistant- Corporate, Securities, and Governance

McDonald's Corporation•Chicago, IL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

McDonald’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.