Director, RMH Legal Counsel
McDonald's Corporation, Chicago, IL, United States
Role Summary
The RMH General Counsel will play a key role in managing the organization’s legal affairs across a wide range of operational areas. This position is responsible for contract review, legal and litigation support, coordination with external counsel (including the development of a pro‑bono network), insurance oversight, and leading enterprise risk management and compliance efforts. The RMH General Counsel will also oversee estate processing managed by an external firm, manage entity maintenance, and proactively monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting nonprofit organizations. Duties
Contract Review & Management Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts including vendor services agreements, sponsorship agreements, and grant agreements. Develop and maintain contract templates and standard legal language in line with organizational risk tolerance. Legal and Litigation Support Provide legal guidance on potential or actual disputes. Support document collection and internal investigation efforts and assist with discovery and filings in coordination with external counsel. External Legal Coordination Serve as primary liaison with external counsel across jurisdictions as necessary. Build and maintain a network of pro‑bono legal support globally. Manage the relationship with the McDonald’s legal team that supports the Charity with board governance and trademark licensing. Evaluate and manage legal budgets and engagements with external providers. Insurance Oversight Review and manage the organization’s insurance portfolio. Oversee the insurance renewal process, manage claims (if any) and liaise with McDonald’s insurance team and brokers and insurers to ensure appropriate coverage. Estate Processing Oversight Oversee outsourced estate administration performed by retained law firm. Ensure timely and compliant handling of bequests and related donor estate matters. Enterprise Risk Management Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework. Advise leadership on legal and regulatory risks and mitigation strategies. Regulatory & Government Filings Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required legal registrations, licenses, and reports. Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and implement necessary compliance measures. Entity Maintenance Maintain corporate records, including by‑laws, board meeting minutes, resolutions, and required annual filings. Coordinate with internal departments and external service providers to ensure good standing across jurisdictions. Qualifications
Attorney licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association. A minimum of 10 years’ experience as an attorney practicing commercial law preferred. Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best practices preferred. Strong understanding of legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations, including contracts, insurance, risk management, and compliance. Experience working across multiple legal jurisdictions preferred. Exceptional judgment, integrity, and commitment to the organization’s mission. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Compensation
Bonus Eligible:
Yes Long - Term Incentive Eligible:
Yes Benefits Eligible:
Yes Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $195,371.00 - $244,214.00 per year. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job‑related factors. Additional Information
Benefits eligible: 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). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long‑term incentive plan. McDonald’s 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. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
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The RMH General Counsel will play a key role in managing the organization’s legal affairs across a wide range of operational areas. This position is responsible for contract review, legal and litigation support, coordination with external counsel (including the development of a pro‑bono network), insurance oversight, and leading enterprise risk management and compliance efforts. The RMH General Counsel will also oversee estate processing managed by an external firm, manage entity maintenance, and proactively monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting nonprofit organizations. Duties
Contract Review & Management Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts including vendor services agreements, sponsorship agreements, and grant agreements. Develop and maintain contract templates and standard legal language in line with organizational risk tolerance. Legal and Litigation Support Provide legal guidance on potential or actual disputes. Support document collection and internal investigation efforts and assist with discovery and filings in coordination with external counsel. External Legal Coordination Serve as primary liaison with external counsel across jurisdictions as necessary. Build and maintain a network of pro‑bono legal support globally. Manage the relationship with the McDonald’s legal team that supports the Charity with board governance and trademark licensing. Evaluate and manage legal budgets and engagements with external providers. Insurance Oversight Review and manage the organization’s insurance portfolio. Oversee the insurance renewal process, manage claims (if any) and liaise with McDonald’s insurance team and brokers and insurers to ensure appropriate coverage. Estate Processing Oversight Oversee outsourced estate administration performed by retained law firm. Ensure timely and compliant handling of bequests and related donor estate matters. Enterprise Risk Management Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework. Advise leadership on legal and regulatory risks and mitigation strategies. Regulatory & Government Filings Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required legal registrations, licenses, and reports. Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and implement necessary compliance measures. Entity Maintenance Maintain corporate records, including by‑laws, board meeting minutes, resolutions, and required annual filings. Coordinate with internal departments and external service providers to ensure good standing across jurisdictions. Qualifications
Attorney licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association. A minimum of 10 years’ experience as an attorney practicing commercial law preferred. Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best practices preferred. Strong understanding of legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations, including contracts, insurance, risk management, and compliance. Experience working across multiple legal jurisdictions preferred. Exceptional judgment, integrity, and commitment to the organization’s mission. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Compensation
Bonus Eligible:
Yes Long - Term Incentive Eligible:
Yes Benefits Eligible:
Yes Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $195,371.00 - $244,214.00 per year. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job‑related factors. Additional Information
Benefits eligible: 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). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long‑term incentive plan. McDonald’s 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. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
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