Legal Counsel, U.S. Strategic Initiatives.

About the role

McDonald’s is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative attorney to serve as Counsel, U.S. Strategic Initiatives, supporting legal analysis and execution across legislative, regulatory, and policy matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide analysis of legislation across multiple areas and jurisdictions, working collaboratively with internal legal teams and government relations, with heavy emphasis on state and local legislation.
• Create strong partnerships across legal teams on legislative and regulatory trends and developments, including convening conversations and sharing regular updates with legal subject matter experts.
• Collaborate closely with our Government Relations team to provide legislative analysis on critical business issues.
• Engage with trade associations, litigation centers and external partners to proactively track and shape the external environment and advance policy interests.
• Facilitate team organization and project management, including drafting and managing communications on legislative developments and maintaining a database of legislative and policy analysis and advocacy tools.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: Experience working with legislative bodies or government agencies, rulemaking or public comment processes, trade associations or coalitions, and public policy issues related to artificial intelligence, algorithmic accountability, or digital consumer engagement.
• Qualifications: J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 3–7 years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to legislative or regulatory work, government, law firm, or in-house policy-facing roles. Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance.

Compensation

• Bonus Eligible: Yes
• Long-Term Incentive: Yes
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Salary Range: The expected salary range for this role is $167,366.00 - $209,207.00 per year.

Benefits

• 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.