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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. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.

From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. 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 outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!

We are looking for a highly-motivated and extremely-effective Senior Counsel to join our corporate governance team. This position requires the ideal candidate to work independently and creatively to lead various projects affecting the Corporate, Securities and Governance function of the Legal Department in a fast-paced environment.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Assist with reviewing, revising and interpreting Governing Documents, Board Policies, and other Corporate Policies
• Assist with shareholder engagement program with institutional investors
• Monitor and evaluate consequences of updated voting policies from top institutional investors and proxy advisory firms
• Research Board-related/governance matters
• Manage administrative items for the Company’s Board of Directors, including Board postings through the Board’s information portal
• Assist with Proxy Statement (including drafting certain Governance sections)
• Assist with certain shareholder proposals as part of a broader proposal management protocol
• Oversee project management of Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
• Be a liaison to the ESG Working Group
• Help to facilitate Board meeting protocols
• Manage Governance paralegal

Must be fully vaccinated (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) for COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination by start date.

• J.D. Required
• Corporate governance experience, preferably at a law firm and/or public company.
• Project management experience.
• Outstanding communications and leadership skills with proven success in building internal and external partnerships.
• Ability to be a strategic partner and trusted advisor for high-profile global business.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to participate effectively and constructively as a member of a team.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Must exercise sound judgment, be able to work efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.