Junior In-House Counsel

What You'll Do:

Draft, review, revise, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, amendments, correspondence, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
Support contract lifecycle management by maintaining organized contract files, legal templates, matter records, and other legal department resources.
Conduct legal research, fact-finding, and analysis on legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational matters, translating findings into practical business guidance.
Identify, assess, and help mitigate legal and business risks related to contracts, corporate policies, customer disputes, vendor relationships, and operational initiatives.
Assist in resolving contract, compliance, litigation, and other legal issues with internal stakeholders, customers, vendors, outside counsel, and third-party partners.
Provide timely, solutions-oriented legal support that aligns with company policies, business goals, and organizational values.
Contribute to the development and implementation of legal processes, training materials, policy updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic projects and day-to-day business operations.
Perform additional legal and business-related projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Illinois or eligibility for admission as required by the company.
• Approximately 2 to 5 years of legal experience in a law firm, government agency, judicial clerkship, or corporate legal department.
• Exposure to commercial contracting, litigation support, regulatory compliance, healthcare, environmental services, real estate, or general corporate matters preferred.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage legal colleagues, business stakeholders, customers, vendors, and external counsel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools; experience with legal department systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, business-minded approach to identifying risks and developing solutions.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.

Why Daniels:

Industry Leader: Over 20 years of excellence in medical waste management with top-tier NPS and delivery-reliability scores
401K Matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution), with match starting Day 1, 5-year vesting schedule
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; and more
Job Stability: As an essential healthcare service provider, we’re recession-proof and non-seasonal
Permanent Role: Full-time, Monday - Friday
Empowering, visionary culture: We think differently, act boldly, and value authenticity, creativity, and trust. Our team thrives on innovation, agility, and purpose-driven work, where every unique talent contributes to meaningful impact in healthcare