Manager, Contract Lifecycle Management
Date: 4 May 2026
Location: Hyderabad, IN, 500081
Company: McDonald's Corporation
About McDonald’s:
One of the world’s largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries, McDonald’s Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad. Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs, designed to expand McDonald's global talent base and in-house expertise. Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business, technology, analytics, and AI, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe.
Department Overview
The Contract Manager will oversee operations of a Global CLM team executing contract lifecycle management tasks, focusing on contracts requiring English or global language support. Key responsibilities include reviewing drafted contracts, supporting their team during contract approvals/execution, and conducting reporting and escalations with their leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Enterprise Legal operations, effectively oversee a growing team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
• Drafting Oversight: Oversee the completion of contract drafting work, ensuring first drafts prepared by Global CLM paralegals are delivered as required
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders for additional information as needed, redirecting complex requests as needed
• Contract Execution: Oversee timely contract approvals and execution, providing guidance to paralegals and legal assistants as needed
• Escalating Risks: Escalate complex contracting risks and/or issues to Senior Manager
• Communications: Consolidate reporting on contracting status and KPIs to concisely communicate updates to Senior Manager
Qualifications
• Experience managing Icertis or similar CLM tool
• Prefer 5-7 years of managing paralegals and/or legal assistants in corporate legal setting
• Ability to independently manage multiple contracts per day and effectively communicate risks
• Bachelor’s degree and prefer 7-10 years of Legal training
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners. At McDonald’s, we lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community, and family. Here is your chance to get in on something special as we grow our corporate team in India and allow you to grow your career.