Assistant General Counsel

Description & Requirements The Assistant General Counsel will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel and provide contracts advice and counsel and legal support to the leadership team of the US Services leadership business unit of the Company. The position will involve assisting on procurement issues, contract administration, negotiation of complex matters, and assist in pre-litigation disputes. In this capacity, the Assistant General Counsel will advise on contract matters affecting the Company and assist in managing contractual obligations and legal risks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and services primarily to management on legal problems of a difficult and complex nature, including emphasis on establishing policies that minimize legal risk.
- Provide training and orientation, and co-ordinate the work of junior legal staff, paralegal and administrative staff.
- Apply independent judgment in determining courses of action required to perform assignments.
- Make recommendations on all matters including policies and complex legal problems. Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements:
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to one or more State Bars is required.
- 15+ years of legal practice, including 5 or more years handling a broad range of commercial transactions.
- Strong analytical, communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Experience in audit and risk management.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
- Strong consultative and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client and vendor relations skills.
- Ability to interact successfully with senior leaders (internal and external to the organization).
- Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude.
- Self-starter, quick study and ability to manage deadlines.
- Executive presence and strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience interfacing with a wide variety of key stakeholders; a strong collaborator and team oriented. - 15+ years of legal practice, including 5 or more years handling a broad range of commercial transactions and 5 years of state and local government contract experience. - Minimum of 3 years of legal practice focused on healthcare compliance and healthcare industry regulation, including Medicare/Medicaid regulations and HIPAA compliance. - Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) is a plus. EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.