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Daniels Health

Junior In-House Counsel

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$80K - $100K/yr

Daniels Health is seeking a Junior In-House Counsel to support a broad range of legal and business matters across the organization. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney looking to build ...

Daniels Health

Junior In-House Counsel

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$80K - $100K/yr

Daniels Health is seeking a Junior In-House Counsel to support a broad range of legal and business matters across the organization. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney looking to build ...

Daniels Health

Junior In-House Counsel

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Daniels Health is seeking a Junior In-House Counsel to support a broad range of legal and business matters across the organization. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney looking to build ...

Pump.co

In-House Counsel

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Pump is seeking our first In-House Counsel to own legal matters across the company, with a particular focus on alternative dispute resolution. This is a hands-on role for someone with a litigation ...

Pump.co

In-House Counsel

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Pump is seeking our first In-House Counsel to own legal matters across the company, with a particular focus on alternative dispute resolution. This is a hands-on role for someone with a litigation ...

iCare Health Network

In-House Counsel

Manchester, CT · On-site

) In-House Counsel iCare Health Network offers a variety of career opportunities for those with a desire to work in the health care industry. We operate twelve skilled nursing facilities and growing ...

iCare Health Network

In-House Counsel

Manchester, CT · Hybrid

In-House Counsel iCare Health Network offers a variety of career opportunities for those with a desire to work in the health care industry. We operate twelve skilled nursing facilities and growing ...

Homestead Health Care

In-House Counsel

Northville, MI · On-site

Position Summary The In-House Counsel will oversee legal, regulatory, Medicaid, compliance, and litigation matters for the organization. This role requires a hands-on attorney with strong healthcare ...

FAAC Technologies

In-House Counsel

Columbus, OH · On-site

About the Role We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic ...

FAAC Technologies

In-House Counsel

Warrendale, PA · On-site

About the Role We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic ...

Parallel

In-House Counsel

Northville, MI · On-site

Position Summary The In-House Counsel will oversee legal, regulatory, Medicaid, compliance, and litigation matters for the organization. This role requires a hands-on attorney with strong healthcare ...

FAAC Group

In-House Counsel

Columbus, PA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

About the Role We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic ...

FAAC Technologies

In-House Counsel

Warrendale, PA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

About the Role We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic ...

Parallel

In-House Counsel

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

Position Summary The In-House Counsel will oversee legal, regulatory, Medicaid, compliance, and litigation matters for the organization. This role requires a hands-on attorney with strong healthcare ...

CHELSEA PIERS LP

In-House Counsel

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Role Overview The In-House Counsel will serve as Chelsea Piers' embedded legal resource, providing day-to-day legal support across the full range of the organization's business activities. This is a ...

HUB Parking Technology

In House Counsel

Warrendale, PA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

About the Role We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic ...

Rule 5 Hire

MI · Hybrid

Role and Responsibilities As the In-House Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to the company on a wide range of legal matters. Your key responsibilities will ...

Rule 5 Hire

MI · On-site

Role and Responsibilities As the In-House Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to the company on a wide range of legal matters. Your key responsibilities will ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior in house counsel in the United States is $88,976.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Junior In House Counsel is an entry-level legal professional who works within a company's legal department. They assist in drafting contracts, conducting legal research, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting senior legal staff on various legal matters. Their role helps the business navigate legal risks while maintaining compliance with laws and regulations. This position provides valuable exposure to corporate law and business operations. Junior In House Counsel typically report to senior attorneys or the General Counsel.

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A Junior In House Counsel generally assists with contract review and drafting, conducts legal research, supports compliance initiatives, and helps respond to internal legal queries. You may also participate in meetings with business stakeholders to offer guidance on operational issues, intellectual property, employment matters, or risk management. While hands-on litigation is rare in this role, you might support external counsel on ongoing disputes. This position offers broad exposure to different business functions and is an excellent foundation for building specialized legal expertise within a corporate environment.

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To thrive as a Junior In House Counsel, you need a law degree, bar admission, and a solid understanding of corporate law, contracts, and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with legal research databases (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), contract management systems, and document drafting tools is typically required. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities enable you to provide effective legal advice, mitigate risk, and support your organization's business objectives.

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Junior In-House Counsel

Daniels Health

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Daniels Health rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Daniels Health is seeking a Junior In-House Counsel to support a broad range of legal and business matters across the organization. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney looking to build hands-on in-house experience, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As a member of our legal team, you will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to support commercial contracting, legal operations, risk management, compliance initiatives, and other strategic business objectives.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Chicago Loop office. To help you get acclimated to the role, we'd like you in the office three days a week for the first month or two. After that, the expectation is two days per week in the office.
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
The pay range for this position is $80,279 to $100,005 base salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor. At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to start your journey with Daniels Health. Our hiring process includes a brief phone screen and three video interviews. 
 
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart  conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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