Associate Counsel

Dayforce

Associate Counsel providing legal advice on contracts and compliance for Alliant. Collaborating across departments to ensure legal guidance and policy adherence in a remote setting.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal compliance, contract negotiation, and employment law, with a strong focus on developing and implementing legal policies and procedures. Proven ability to advise on legal issues and mitigate potential legal problems within a corporate environment.

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Juris Doctor DegreeState Bar MembershipEmployment Law ExperienceMergers And Acquisitions ExperienceContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal ComplianceLegal Policy DevelopmentLegal Problem MitigationInternal Policy Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advising on a broad range of legal issues and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts
Partnering with multi-functional transactional teams for company policy and legal compliance
Anticipating, mitigating, and advising on potential legal problems
Developing and implementing legal compliance projects
Reviewing and revising internal legal policies, processes, and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required
Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia State Bar is required
Experience in employment law and/or mergers and acquisitions practice
Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts is preferred
Two (2) or more years’ related work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities