Senior Counsel, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 168,350 - 218,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Adoption assistance program

Educational assistance program

Flexible ways of working

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

McDonald’s in Chicago is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Corporate Legal department, focusing on executive compensation issues including disclosures and insider trading. This role requires collaboration with senior‑level clients and compliance with relevant laws.

Successful candidates will hold a JD and have at least 6 years of experience, with strong analytical skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of executive and director compensation and associated disclosure rules.
• Experience handling stock trading plans and insider trading issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on executive and director compensation matters and draft compensation plans.
• Draft compensation disclosures and advise on legal issues.
• Prepare materials for the Compensation Committee.
• Provide legal support on various retirement plans and employee benefits.

Skills

Strong analytical and writing skills

Ability to communicate complex issues effectively

Ability to work with and lead cross-functional teams

Education

JD degree and admitted to practice in the U.S.

6+ years of experience in the field

Prior in-house experience preferred

Job description

Job Overview

McDonald’s Corporate Legal department is seeking an attorney to assist with a broad range of executive compensation issues, compensation disclosures, insider trading issues, global equity awards, and ERISA issues. This role helps ensure that the Company complies with relevant laws and rules, monitors trends, and collaborates with senior‑level clients to achieve business goals.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of executive and director compensation matters, including drafting and interpreting compensation plans or arrangements
• Draft compensation disclosures, including those in the proxy statement and Form 8‑K as well as Section 16 reports
• Advise on legal issues associated with global equity compensation programs
• Advise on stock trading plans, insider trading issues and assist with management of insider trading policy
• Assist with preparing materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board, collaborating with internal subject matter experts
• Provide legal support on a variety of qualified and non‑qualified retirement plans and employee benefit matters
• Stay abreast of and advise on developing trends in executive and director compensation and ERISA, including shareholder and advisor voting policies

Salary

Expected salary range: $168,350 – 218,860 per year.

Qualifications

• JD degree and admitted to practice in the U.S.
• 6+ years of experience in the field
• Prior in‑house experience preferred
• Thorough understanding of executive and director compensation and associated disclosure rules
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively to senior‑level business leaders
• Ability to work with and lead cross‑functional teams
• Strong analytical and writing skills

Benefits

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. Additional benefits include bonus eligibility and long‑term incentive eligibility per McDonald’s incentive plan.

EEO Statement

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