Job Description

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Company Description

McDonalds is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonalds, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

While most of us are working remote during COVID-19, we're excited to get back to our state-of-the-art headquarters in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago! It's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

* Take a class at Hamburger University
* Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
* Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single requirement!

Job Description
The Property Management Legal Team is comprised of lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals who protect and strengthen our over 14,000+ U.S. restaurants by resolving real estate issues to ensure our restaurants are open and operating, creating feel good moments for our customers, and generating revenue for our business.

Applicants must have experience in the Commercial Real Estate legal field.

This paralegal will be encouraged to work independently and creatively to handle and resolve complex legal issues affecting McDonalds real estate interests in a fast-paced environment.

Areas of responsibility include:

* Reviewing and clearing title and survey.
* Drafting, reviewing and analyzing contracts, leases and other legal documents.
* Preparing ancillary transaction documents such as escrow instructions, estoppel certificates, deeds, easements, memorandum of leases, restrictive covenants and non-disturbance agreements.
* Preparing transactional documents to facilitate sale and leasing of McDonalds portfolio of surplus real estate.
* Handling property management matters, including construction-related issues.
* Handling eminent domain matters affecting McDonalds restaurant sites.
* Performing legal clearance reviews to facilitate the remodeling or closing of existing McDonalds restaurant locations.

Qualifications
* Paralegal certificate required.
* A minimum of 1 years of experience in the commercial real estate area required.
* Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize higher value work, handle deadline pressures, and sensitive information
* Ability to work well individually and also as part of a team
* Intellectually curious and adaptable to change
* Proficient in adopting and utilizing pre-existing and new technologies to drive efficiency.

Additional Information
McDonalds is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact recruiting.supportteam@us.mcd.com

McDonalds provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.