Associate Counsel- Restaurant Development

Company Description: McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world. At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements. Department Overview Come grow with McDonald’s Restaurant Development Legal Team !  We are a group of real estate legal professionals on the lookout for a driven  Associate Counsel  to join us in building new McDonald’s restaurants to feed and foster communities across the U.S.  If you're experienced in commercial real estate and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and work independently, this is your opportunity to unleash your creativity, tackle complex legal issues and  make an impact to shape McDonald’s future . Duties Draft, negotiate, and analyze ground leases, real estate purchase contracts, title, and survey along with other ancillary legal documents Are motivated to grow their legal expertise through hands-on training and coaching from our experienced team members Have excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills to advise business partners on a variety of leasing and acquisition matters Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive, high-performing legal team Think strategically to anticipate future business needs and identify existing opportunities, including by developing new practices, leading change efforts, and adopting new technologies to unlock efficiency Bring a values-driven approach to their work, grounded in inclusiveness, integrity, professionalism, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity Qualifications Licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association. 1+ year(s) of experience in commercial retail leasing and acquisitions, preferably from a law firm or in-house legal position Compensation Bonus Eligible: Yes Long - Term Incentive: Yes Benefits Eligible: Yes Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $138,207.00 - $172,758.00 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, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance. 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 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