Senior Legal Assistant - Remote

Overview

Join one of the world’s most iconic brands and play a key role in supporting our Legal team across the UK and Ireland. McDonald’s is growing fast, and we’re looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to our VP General Counsel & Company Secretary and the wider Legal department.

In Short

• Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and expenses for the VP and Legal team
• Act as the first point of contact and central hub for the Legal department
• Handle incoming legal correspondence including claims, DSARs, and court documentation
• Oversee office management, onboarding/offboarding, and team event planning
• Process invoices and track spend across multiple budgets, liaising with external law firms
• Support annual budget compilation and spend control, including Marketing Co-operative allocations
• Coordinate compliance filings and statutory record keeping for UK entities
• Manage annual declarations and disclosures for Standards of Business Conduct and conflicts of interest
• Liaise with external bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Data Protection Commission
• Arrange document certification via notaries and maintain legal subscriptions

Requirements

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant role
• Legal Assistant experience is desirable but not essential
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build trust and influence
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and collaborative mindset
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Curious, efficient, and committed to continuous improvement

Benefits

• Be part of a respected and friendly in-house legal team supporting a high-profile brand
• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued
• Competitive salary plus bonus, cash allowance, free parking, free lunch and gym access
• Hybrid working pattern