Director, Legal Counsel - Labor & Employment (Inclusion Strategy)D

Director, Legal Counsel – Employment and Inclusion.

Are you ready to lead and encourage in a role that uniquely blends legal expertise with dedication to inclusion? McDonald's is seeking an experienced Director Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team in Chicago. This full-time position promises the chance to work on impactful projects that build the future of our inclusive environment.

Strategic Leadership:

As a strategic partner, you will be at the forefront of our corporate Inclusion strategy. You will:

·   Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams and peers on the Global Labor and Employment Team on corporate strategic Inclusion strategy, projects and programs.

·   Serve as trusted counsel to the enterprise on all Inclusion-related matters and advises various teams withing McDonald's offering insights on strategies, risks, initiatives, reporting and more.

· I Identify legal and business trends, bringing to bear benchmarking in Inclusion to inform risk-mitigated recommendations that support our business objectives.

 Advice, Counsel, and Influence

    Within this role, your insights and suggestions will play a key role. You will:

• Influence decision-making processes by providing expert legal advice and counsel to clients and collaborators.

• Assess and address legal risks and opportunities related to our Inclusion strategy, reporting, and programs; and on other key labor and employment issues as assigned

• Independently manage legal matters and projects, including leading complex workstreams and coordinating outside counsel where needed.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies, particularly those pertaining to Inclusion.

• Advise on additional labor and employment legal issues as assigned.

Relationships, Oversight and Execution

     Your ability to build and maintain positive relationships will be key to your success. You will:

• Educate and advise clients and partners on legal matters, policies, and procedures, encouraging a culture of compliance and awareness.

• Establish and manage relationships, build credibility and trust with clients, partners, legal team members, and colleagues.

• Coordinate the execution of legal strategies and the delivery of flawless legal services.

   

     Qualifications:    

    To succeed in this position, you will need:

• J.D. degree.

• 7+ years of labor and employment legal experience required

• Demonstrated experience with the EEOC and advising clients on labor and employment matters.

• Deep experience counseling clients on anti-discrimination and Inclusion strategies within corporations.

• Outstanding project management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.

• Leadership experience and Inclusion practitioner experience are preferred.

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