construction manager

McDonald’s; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global fast food chain is seeking a qualified solicitor with over 3 years PQE to manage governance and compliance matters, provide strategic legal support, and lead policy management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in Commercial or Corporate law, alongside strong communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid working arrangements, enhancing work-life balance in a dynamic, fast-growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including bonus

Free parking

Lunch access

Gym access

Industry-leading training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in compliance or corporate law.
• Background from top-tier law firm preferred.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage governance and compliance matters.
• Drive strategic initiatives across the organisation.
• Lead policy management and training.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Strong drafting skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE

Job description

Your role will be highly varied, with end-to-end responsibility for corporate governance, compliance, company secretarial, and franchising matters, providing strategic legal support across the business and driving key initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex governance and compliance matters, including board meetings, corporate transactions, and regulatory reporting.
• Drive strategic initiatives and influence best practice across the organisation.
• Lead on policy management, including gifts and hospitality and conflict of interest management.
• Advise on franchisee transactions and support franchising recruitment campaigns and respond to operational queries.
• Deliver directors duties training and monitor legislative changes to ensure compliance.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, including regular interaction with the C‑Suite.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects and risk management strategies.
• Engage with the wider legal team and business through collaborative meetings and social activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE.
• Background in Commercial, Corporate and/or Compliance law.
• Experience from a top‑tier law firm preferred; in‑house or secondment experience also valued.
• Litigation experience beneficial.
• Bright, enthusiastic, and well organised.
• Positive, self‑motivated, authentic, pragmatic, open‑minded, and curious.
• Effective communicator with strong drafting skills; able to explain complex concepts clearly to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Strong relationship builder, efficient, commercially minded, and able to see the big picture.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self.

Benefits

• Access to industry‑leading training and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued.
• Competitive salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package including bonus, cash allowance, free parking, lunch, and gym access.
• Hybrid working, offering a mix of office and remote flexibility.
• The chance to make a tangible impact in a dynamic, fast‑growing business.

McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people. Our culture is built on Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We put our customers and our people first, open our doors to everyone, do the right thing, and are good neighbours. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind.

At McDonald’s, we are people from all walks of life, and we strive to provide a positive, energising, exceptional working environment for all.