Senior Counsel - Commercial Litigation

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Administrative Services

Senior Counsel - Commercial Litigation
Department: Legal

McDonald’s is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their Commercial Litigation team. This individual will be responsible for handling a docket of diverse and high-profile commercial litigation matters, effectively engaging in every aspect of the litigation process, and providing advice and counsel to Legal Department colleagues and business partners to reduce legal risk and protect the brand. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of strong commercial litigation experience and be licensed to practice law in good standing with a state bar association. This is a full-time position located in Chicago, IL.

Salary Information:

Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package, including sabbatical program, tuition assistance, and flexible work arrangements
Opportunity for career growth and global impact with one of the world’s leading corporations

Experience Information:

6+ years of strong commercial litigation experience in a law firm or in-house litigation position
Licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association
Trial experience preferred

Responsibilities:

Handle a docket of diverse and high-profile commercial litigation matters
Effectively engage in every aspect of the litigation process, including assessing risk, developing strategy, partnering with outside counsel, handling budgets, ensuring compliance with e-discovery requirements, preparing for trial, and devising appellate strategy
Lead every aspect of litigation in which McDonald’s is a party, including corresponding with opposing counsel, drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to discovery, preparing witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, representing witnesses in depositions, and preparing for oral arguments
Provide advice and counsel to Legal Department colleagues and business partners to reduce legal risk in business matters, avoid litigation, and protect the Brand
Strategically respond to governmental investigations and Congressional inquiries on behalf of the Company
Provide advice and counsel in connection with the rollout of new policies, initiatives, equipment, products, and technologies

Qualifications:

Licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association
6+ years of strong commercial litigation experience in a law firm or in-house litigation position, preferably including trial experience.

Not specified

Comprehensive benefits package including sabbatical program, tuition assistance, and flexible work arrangements.

Not specified

Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association.

Interested candidates can apply online by clicking the provided link and filling out the application form.

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