Manager, Legal Counsel - (12 month contract)

Job Description:

Company Description:

At McDonald's, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world. We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes.

The Opportunity We currently have an opportunity for a Legal Counsel in our Legal Department in the Toronto office. This is a twelve‑month contract position.

This position will primarily be accountable for providing legal advice and drafting and negotiating agreements and documentation in the areas of commercial real estate and commercial leasing. This lawyer will partner with McDonald’s Canadian real estate business unit to support the opening of new restaurants and to manage McDonald’s existing real property portfolio across the country. This position will provide you with an opportunity to hone your existing skills, learn new areas of practice, and work closely with, and be mentored by, other members of the legal and business teams.

Who you are

You thrive in a collaborative team environment and enjoy building productive work relationships with internal and external teams. You have strong negotiation, project management and administrative skills to move your projects forward. You are self‑sufficient and own your work from start to finish. You take smart risks to help the business meet their goals. You are a critical thinker, adaptable and confident, with strong communication skills to effectively support the team in a fast‑paced and agile environment.

Duties In addition to adhering to McDonald’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Support McDonald’s business teams with the drafting and negotiation of commercial leases and licence agreements

Act and advise on title, off‑title, zoning, construction and other due diligence matters

Identify and implement process improvements and working efficiencies within the Legal team and across the business

Build precedent and template documents and augment existing Legal Department resources

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

Legal degree (LLB or JD) and a member in good standing of a provincial or territorial law society in Canada

4‑7 years of commercial real estate legal experience

Prior in‑house legal experience gained from a major corporation will be an asset

Outstanding analytical, drafting and negotiation skills, with an ability to learn quickly and apply technical skills to a wide range of business initiatives

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work on cross‑functional teams

Strong work ethic with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment

Additional Information McDonald’s Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a long‑standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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