Manager, Legal Counsel

McDonald's Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join its dynamic team in Toronto. This exciting opportunity involves providing legal advice on commercial real estate and leasing, while collaborating with various internal teams to enhance operational efficiency. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, using your strong negotiation and project management skills to support significant business initiatives. Join a company committed to growth and inclusivity, where your contributions will have a tangible impact on the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of commercial real estate legal experience.
• Outstanding analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and draft commercial leases and agreements.
• Support the Restaurant Development team in opening new restaurants.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Legal Degree (LLB or JD)

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description:

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 who take our work seriously but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes.

The Opportunity

How would you like to work for the #1 quick service restaurant operation in the world?

We currently have an opportunity for a Legal Counsel in our Legal Department in the Toronto office. This is a twenty-four-month contract position.

Who you are

You thrive in a collaborative team environment and enjoy building productive work relationships with internal and external teams. You have strong negotiation, project management, and administrative skills to move your projects forward. You are self-sufficient, own your work from start to finish, take smart risks to help the business meet its goals, and are a critical thinker, adaptable, and confident, with strong communication skills to support the team in a fast-paced and agile environment.

What’s in it for you?

This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a winning organization during an exciting time of transformational change. Help McDonald’s secure its real estate portfolio as the company works to update and continually improve its restaurant operations and expand its footprint across the country. If you seek a company with a winning culture where you can grow in depth and breadth while making a tangible impact on central initiatives, this is the right position for you.

Duties

This position will primarily be accountable for providing legal advice and drafting and negotiating agreements and documentation in the areas of commercial real estate and commercial leasing. The lawyer will partner with the McDonald’s Canadian Asset Management team and other internal business units to manage McDonald’s existing real property portfolio across the country. The position will also support the Restaurant Development team in opening new restaurants as needed. This role offers an opportunity to hone existing skills, learn new areas of practice, and work closely with and be mentored by legal and business team members.

Principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support McDonald’s business teams with drafting and negotiating commercial leases and license agreements
• Provide advice on title, off-title, zoning, construction, and other due diligence matters
• Identify and implement process improvements and working efficiencies within the Legal team and across the business
• Build precedent and template documents and augment existing Legal Department resources

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Legal degree (LLB or JD) and membership in good standing of a provincial or territorial law society in Canada
• 4-7 years of commercial real estate legal experience
• Prior in-house legal experience from a major corporation is an asset
• Outstanding analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with an ability to learn quickly and apply technical skills to various business initiatives
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working on cross-functional teams
• Strong work ethic with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

McDonald’s Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our workplaces have a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.