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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a winning organization during an exciting time of transformational change. Help McDonald’s secure its real estate portfolio as the company works to update and continually improve its restaurant operations and expand its footprint across the country. If you are looking for a company with a winning culture where you can grow in depth and breadth while making a tangible impact on central initiatives, this is the right position for you.

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

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 the McDonald’s Canadian Asset Management team and other internal business units to manage McDonald’s existing real property portfolio across the country. This position will also have the opportunity to support the Restaurant Development team in opening new restaurants, as the need arises. 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.

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