Marketing & Intellectual Property Attorney

McDonald's seeks a highly motivated and effective lawyer to join its Marketing & Intellectual Property Practice Group in its worldwide headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois. Position requires in-depth knowledge of advertising and intellectual property law.
Responsibilities

-- Review advertising and communications materials for compliance with applicable laws and brand requirements.

-- Research and advise clients regarding food regulatory matters and advertising, including FDA, USDA, FTC and international requirements.
-- Advise clients on supply chain and food quality systems and policies.
-- Advise clients regarding menu labeling and nutrition information disclosures.
-- Advise clients on social media issues, including disclosure requirements and endorsement guidelines.
-- Analyze advertising substantiation issues.
-- Negotiate and draft sponsorship, promotion, licensing, confidentiality, music, sports, talent and advertising agency agreements.
-- Counsel clients on trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret and rights of publicity and privacy matters.
-- Provide legal advice on complex sweepstakes and contests, including drafting rules, reviewing advertising and providing strategic advice.
-- Counsel national and global marketing teams regarding a wide array of marketing, licensing and promotion matters.
-- Partner with communications teams on press releases and consumer and media communications.

Minimum Requirements

-- JD or equivalent required

-- 2-7 years of experience in-house, in private practice or with the federal government.
-- Science or nutrition background a plus.
-- Outstanding communications and leadership skills with proven success in building internal and external partnerships.
-- Ability to be a strategic partner and trusted advisor for national and global business clients.
-- Ability to find practical solutions to business challenges.
-- Ability to participate effectively and constructively as a member of a team.
-- Comfortable handling a wide variety of matters, including issues in new, unchartered territory.
-- Strong negotiation skills.
-- Must exercise sound judgment, be able to work efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
-- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
-- Excellent academic credentials.
-- Reasonable travel required.

McDonald’s Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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