Manager, Contract Lifecycle Management

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Date: May 6, 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

Contract Lifecycle Management Contract Manager:

At McDonald's, we believe that our success begins and ends with our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive and contribute their best.

The Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Contract Manager will join the Global CLM Organization, which aims to simplify, digitize, and standardize contracting across the enterprise. The Contract Manager will oversee operations of the Global CLM team executing contract lifecycle management tasks, focusing on contracts requiring English language support. Key responsibilities reviewing contract drafts, guiding the team through the approval and execution process, and managing reporting and escalations in collaboration with CLM leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of McDonald’s Enterprise Legal operations, demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, and lead with clarity and confidence in a fast-paced, evolving environment while effectively managing and developing a growing team.

Duties

  • Oversee the completion and quality of contract drafting, ensuring initial drafts prepared by Global CLM Paralegals meet requirements and deadlines.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather necessary information, redirecting complex or specialized requests appropriately.
  • Manage timely contract approvals and execution, providing guidance and support to Paralegals and Legal Assistants throughout the process.
  • Escalate complex contracting risks and issues to the CLM Senior Manager for resolution.
  • Consolidate and analyze contracting status and key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering updates to the CLM Senior Manager.

Qualifications

  • Skills Required:
  • ICERTIS, CLM, Contract Life Cycle Management, Legal, Legal Training, Legal Practice, Legal Administration.

  • Experience Range:
  • 6 - 10 years.

  • Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of legal training.
  • Experience managing Icertis or similar CLM tool.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of managing paralegals and/or legal assistants in corporate settings preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead contracting teams and effectively communicate risks.
  • Fluency in English, notably in legal environments.

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.