Law Clerk

Position title: Law Clerk                       
Department: Legal
Position band: Consultant (Global Grade 3)
Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel
Type of position: Full-time, Contract (24-month)

The Opportunity
How would you like to work for the #1 quick service restaurant operation in the world?!

We currently have an opportunity for a Law Clerk in our Legal Department in the Toronto office.  This is a twenty-four month contract position.

This position will primarily be accountable for drafting and negotiating agreements and documentation in the areas of commercial real estate and commercial leasing. This Law Clerk will partner with McDonald’s Canadian Asset Management team and other internal business units to manage McDonald’s existing real property portfolio across the country.  This position will also have the opportunity to support the Restaurant Development team in opening new restaurants, as the need arises.  This position will provide you with an opportunity to hone your existing skills, explore new issues and work closely with, and be mentored by other members of the legal and business teams.

Who you are
You thrive in a collaborative team environment and enjoy building productive work relationships with internal and external teams. You have strong negotiation, project management and administrative skills to move your projects forward.  You are self-sufficient and own your work from start to finish. You take smart risks to help the business meet their goals.  You are a critical thinker, adaptable and confident with strong communication skills to effectively support the team in a fast paced and agile environment. 

What’s in it for you?
This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a winning organization during an exciting time of transformational change.  Help McDonald’s secure its real estate portfolio as the company works to update and continually improve its restaurant operations and expand its footprint across the country.  If you are looking for a company with a winning culture where you can grow in depth and breadth while making a tangible impact on central initiatives, this is the right position for you.

Principal Accountabilities
In addition to adhering to McDonald’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support McDonald’s business teams with the drafting and negotiation of commercial leases and licence agreements
• Act and advise on title, off-title, zoning, construction and other due diligence matters
• Provide support to lawyers and other law clerks in the Legal Department
• Identify and implement process improvements and working efficiencies within the Legal team and across the business
• Build precedent and template documents and augment existing Legal Department resources

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial leases, agreements of purchase and sale for real property and ancillary legal documents
• Being licensed as a paralegal, a law clerk designation or equivalent law clerk education will be an asset
• Prior experience at a law firm or in-house from a major corporation will be an asset
• Outstanding analytical, drafting and negotiation skills, with an ability to learn quickly and apply technical skills to a wide range of business initiatives
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Strong work ethic with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

McDonald’s Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.