Senior Counsel, Executive Compensation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States McDonald's Corporation Full time

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Executive Compensation

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our Executive Compensation team at McDonald's Corporation. As a key member of our Corporate Legal department, you will play a critical role in advising on a broad range of executive compensation issues, including compensation disclosures, insider trading, global equity awards, and ERISA matters.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise on all aspects of executive and director compensation matters, including drafting and interpreting compensation plans or arrangements
  • Draft compensation disclosures, including compensation disclosures in the proxy statement and Form 8-Ks as well as Section 16 reports
  • Advise on legal issues associated with global equity compensation program
  • 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, including collaborating with internal subject matter experts
  • Provide legal support on a variety of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans as well as employee benefit matters
  • Stay abreast of and advise on developing trends in executive and director compensation and ERISA, including shareholder and advisor voting policies

Requirements:

  • 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

About McDonald's Corporation:

McDonald's Corporation is a global leader in the quick-service restaurant industry, with a commitment to serving high-quality food and providing excellent customer service. We are proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

McDonald's Corporation 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job.



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