Compliance Lawyer
Chicago, IL
USA – Operations - Safety & Compliance /
Hybrid
Regulatory, Permitting, and Compliance Counsel
Qualifications
- Must be an attorney licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Illinois (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705 or 716)
- 3 to 5 years of legal experience with a focus on federal, state and local regulatory and administrative law experience
Responsibilities
- Work with and lead Daniels North American compliance team reporting to Daniels In-Housel Counsel
- Legal experience with the complex statutory and regulatory frameworks surrounding medical waste, sharps and hazardous waste disposal
- Prepare and review all local, state, and federal applications, permits, approval and licenses required for the Company’s operations
- Serve as primary point of contact for and maintain relationships with state and local agencies regarding permit application and inspections of permitted facilities
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop, implement and monitor effective legal compliance programs related to permitting of trucks, waste facilities, and related operational equipment
- Familiarity with local zoning and land use approval processes preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate our legal position to government officials and regulators
- Ability to learn new subject areas quickly and competently
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred, but not required
Who are we?
We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. As a service to our customers we dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.
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.
