Legal Counsel – UK & Ireland

McDonald's
Full-time London, United Kingdom other-general
Posted:
February 28, 2026
Location:
London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

Your role will be highly varied, with end-to-end responsibility for corporate governance, compliance, company secretarial, and franchising matters, providing strategic legal support across the business and driving key initiatives. You’ll:

+ Manage complex governance and compliance matters, including board meetings, corporate transactions, and regulatory reporting.

+ Drive strategic initiatives and influence best practice across the organisation.

+ Lead on policy management, including gifts and hospitality and conflict of interest management.

+ Advise on franchisee transactions and support franchising recruitment campaigns and respond to operational queries.

+ Deliver directors’ duties training and monitor legislative changes to ensure compliance.

+ Work closely with senior stakeholders, including regular interaction with the C-Suite.

+ Participate in cross-functional projects and risk managemen...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posted: February 28, 2026
Deadline: March 05, 2026