Associate Counsel- Labor and Employment

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States McDonald's Corporation Full time

Job Description

The McDonald's Global Labor and Employment Law Group currently has an exciting opportunity for a Labor and Employment attorney to join the team. This team handles a wide variety of matters including providing advice and counsel to HR professionals both domestically and internationally, working on the company's critical initiatives, and managing all aspects of labor and employment litigation.

Responsibilities:

In addition to following McDonald's policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Advise, Counsel, and Influence:

* Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies
* Participates in and influences the decision-making process with appropriate clients and partners
* Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advises accordingly
* Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex
* Recognizes when the advice of more senior counsel or outside counsel is appropriate
* Under the supervision of a more senior counsel, handles or participates in the handling of complex legal matters or projects, including leading outside counsel on employment litigation
* Ensures that appropriate clients and team members are involved in the decision-making process
* Educates clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures
* Develops policies and procedures within a defined practice area and/or specific geographic area
* Advocates McDonald's interests in assigned matters
* This role requires some domestic travel (20%)

Relationships and Oversight:

* Supervises, manages, and evaluates outside counsel as appropriate.
* Provides direction to administrative, paralegal, and other support staff.
* Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, partners, legal team members and other colleagues.



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