Manager, Legal Counsel - Commercial/Technology

McDonald's Corporation•Toronto, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At McDonald's, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world. We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes. This opportunity is for a Legal Counsel - Commercial/Technology, in the Legal Department, with flexibility for the role to reside in either the Toronto or Montreal office. This is an existing role primarily accountable for providing general commercial legal advice and drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements and other documentation. The position will also support the business in intellectual property and privacy related matters, offering an opportunity to hone existing skills and work closely with, and be mentored by, other legal and business team members, including those on technology and delivery teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative team environment, enjoys building productive work relationships, possesses strong strategic skills, is a critical thinker, and a strong communicator who can work effectively in a fast-paced and agile environment. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to join a winning organization during a time of transformational change, gaining exposure across all levels and making a tangible impact on central initiatives.

Requirements

A legal designation (i.e., Bachelor of Laws and/or Juris Doctorate) from an accredited university.
Member in good standing of a law society in Canada.
5+ years of legal practice in the areas of commercial and technology. Technology-related experience is required.
A willingness to take smart risks and be innovative and creative in finding solutions for the business.
Growth mindset and curiosity to learn about technology, its implementation and its impact on the business.
Stellar persuasion and written communication acumen, including in negotiation and drafting policy.
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills with a proven proficiency in managing multiple high-priority projects within tight deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with a collaborative, consultative, and service-centric mentality, with a particular awareness of and sensitivity to diversity.
Excellent judgement and a self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

Act as commercially-oriented, strategic counsel to the business with respect to general commercial, intellectual property, and privacy matters, with an emphasis on technology related matters and agreements.
Draft and advise on general commercial contracts, including for McDelivery.
Draft and advise on technology-related contracts such as technology service agreements, SaaS agreements, and other enterprise software license agreements.
Support work related to the McDonald’s Global Mobile Application.
Assistance with intellectual property and licensing matters.
Support on privacy related matters.
Maintain a current subject matter expertise on all areas of law relevant to the position.
Further a smart risk-taking approach that allows the business to be agile and deliver on its strategic growth pillars.
Ensure team collaboration, information sharing, organization, and appropriate use of technology.
Foster trust and work collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders.
Connect with the global legal function to share best practices between and among the market and global teams.