Senior Counsel- Restaurant Development

Company Description 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 - check them out here! 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.
Job Description Come grow with McDonald’s Restaurant Development Legal Team! We are a group of real estate legal professionals on the lookout for an accomplished Senior Counsel to join us in building new McDonald’s restaurants to feed and foster communities across the U.
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If you're experienced in commercial real estate and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and work independently, this is your opportunity to unleash your creativity, tackle complex legal issues and make an impact to shape McDonald’s future.
In this role, you will: Have established legal expertise in the area of commercial real estate and experience drafting, negotiating, and analyzing ground leases, real estate purchase contracts, title, and survey along with other ancillary legal documents Forge strong relationships with business leaders to provide strategic legal advice and influence business decisions related to new store development Mentor and train attorneys, paralegals, and other real estate legal professionals to support their growth and development Think strategically to anticipate future business needs and identify existing opportunities, including by developing new practices, leading change efforts, and adopting new technologies to unlock efficiency Qualifications 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 Additional Information McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
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