Senior Counsel- Restaurant Development.

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

2d • $195,371 - $244,214

About The Position

McDonald’s is seeking an accomplished Senior Counsel to join their Restaurant Development Legal Team. This role involves building new McDonald’s restaurants across the U.S. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial real estate, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and be able to work independently. This is an opportunity to tackle complex legal issues and contribute to McDonald's future development.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association.
• 7+ year(s) of experience in commercial retail leasing and acquisitions, preferably from a law firm or in-house legal position.
• Deep legal expertise in commercial real estate.
• Proficient in reviewing, analyzing, and devising creative solutions to title, survey, and construction issues.
• Ability to manage legal risk with sound judgment to advance business objectives.
• Ability to work independently.
• Thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial real estate.
• Experience leading real estate transactions from LOI to store opening independently.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and analyzing ground leases, purchase contracts, and other ancillary legal documents.
• Experience forging trusted partnerships with business leaders.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and training a team.
• Experience developing new practices, leading change efforts, and adopting new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate transactions from Letter of Intent (LOI) to store opening independently, including drafting, negotiating, and analyzing ground leases, purchase contracts, and other ancillary legal documents.
• Review, analyze, and devise creative solutions to title, survey, and construction issues while managing legal risk with sound judgment to advance business objectives.
• Forge trusted partnerships with business leaders to provide strategic legal advice and influence business decisions related to new store development.
• Lead, mentor, and train a team of attorneys, paralegals, and other real estate legal professionals, fostering a team-first culture.
• Think strategically to anticipate future business needs, including developing new practices, leading change efforts, and adopting new technologies to unlock efficiency.

Benefits

• Sabbatical program
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health and welfare benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental, and vision coverage)
• Life insurance
• Bonus eligibility
• Long-term incentive eligibility (stock or other equity grants)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed