Job Descriptions
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.
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
Support the National Real Estate Team through all phases of real estate transactions for new and relocation sites. Assumes responsibility for certain aspects of the real estate transaction to allow more focus for identifying and securing property for new store growth by the National Real Estate Managers and Leads. Works in concert with the Director, the National Expeditor, US Controllers Group, Analytics, US Legal and Field Offices to ensure alignment with policy, process and that all stakeholders are calibrated on unified goals.
In addition to following McDonalds policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Relationships
Facilitates communication between the remote Real Estate teams, Field Offices, Legal, and RE COE Team.
Point person for information to various departments as it pertains to New/Store Real Estate issues.
Establishes and cultivates strong working relationship with National Development Expeditor, National Real Estate Managers, National Real Estate Leads, US Legal, as well as outside consultants.
Roles and Responsibilities
Reviews real estate contracts and other legal and title documents
Prepares lease abstract, critical dates, and title review memos and works with Legal Department and other departments/vendors to satisfy contract contingencies
Works with Sellers/Landlords on entity documents, clearing title objections, and other documentation required
Tracks key milestone dates and takes the lead on follow up and follow thru with Field Office teams, vendors and other depts. on various real estate contract due diligence items
Works with the Legal Deptartment on negotiation of ancillary real estate documents (amendments, easements, MOLs, NDAs, etc.)
Facilitates and actively participates in Real Estate Management meetings and video conferences.
Qualifications
Candidate should possess specific knowledge of commercial real estate (primarily retail and ground up development), have experience with interpreting and negotiating various legal documents, understand title and survey documents, and have competency in the full Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel, Power Point. Candidate should have generally strong technical skills with the ability to adapt to other software applications such as TRIRIGA and Co-Star, SharePoint, SmartSheet and other proprietary software.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess solid organizational skills, have the ability to balance competing priorities, have very strong communication skills with the ability to express ideas effectively, work well in a fast-paced environment and can adapt easily to changing processes and responsibilities. Candidate must also be effective at working remotely and be able to meet deadlines and other deliverables with moderate supervision.
Additional Information
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Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Chicago, IL
McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurants offer various food products, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages, as well as breakfast menu. As of December 31, 2018, the company operated 37,855 restaurants, including 35,085 franchised restaurants comprising 21,685 franchised to conventional franchisees, 7,225 licensed to developmental licensees, and 6,175 licensed to foreign affiliates; and 2,770 company-operated restaurants. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.