Counsel - ESG

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.

Job Description

McDonald’s Global ESG Legal Team is seeking a Senior Manager, Counsel to assist with a broad range of ESG matters! This role will focus on environmental-related compliance issues and will report to the Senior Counsel of Global ESG Legal. This role helps to ensure that the Company complies with applicable laws and rules, monitors for relevant regulatory trends, and supports execution of the Company’s ESG strategy. The individual in this role is encouraged to work closely with clients (including senior level roles) to understand their needs and help them achieve business goals.

As the Counsel - ESG, you will be responsible for the following:

• Advise the business on compliance with applicable regulations, in particular in the areas of: packaging (including extended producer responsibility, contaminants of concern, reuse and circularity), antibiotic use in food producing animals, and nutrition labeling
• Act as a Center of Excellence across McDonald’s Global Legal & Compliance Department on environmental compliance matters that arise in markets, helping to ensure global and regional alignment
• Stay ahead of and provide counsel on developing regulatory trends in ESG relevant to the business, including as related to environmental sustainability and responsible sourcing matters
• Work cross-functionally with Global Impact, Global Supply Chain and other internal teams to influence external partners, including government, investors, industry groups and other third parties with respect to ESG matters affecting the business
• Provide legal advice in support of the business’ ESG-related legislative and public policy objectives
• Develop and implement training for business clients on relevant ESG topics, including compliance and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with other members of the Global ESG Legal Team on ESG-focused investor engagement, reporting, marketing, regulatory compliance and related matters
• Work collaboratively with market legal teams and subject matter experts across the Global Legal & Compliance Department on ESG matters

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $149,260 – $190,310per year 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Qualifications

• Law degree (JD, LLM, or equivalent)
• Admitted to practice in the U.S. preferred, with other jurisdictions considered
• 3 years of legal experience, preferably in environmental, sustainability, health & safety, nutrition, food safety, waste management or a similar field
• Prior law firm experience preferred
• Prior QSR or franchise business model experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate complex issues effectively to senior-level business leaders
• Ability to work with and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Advanced regulatory interpretation skills and knowledge of legislative processes

Additional Information

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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