Description:
Job Description Summary
The Assistant General Counsel will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel and provide management and oversight of the Contracts Division of the Maximus Legal Department. Additionally, the individual will provide contracts and legal support for the US Services business unit of the Company. The position will involve assisting on procurement matters, and contract administration. In this capacity, the Assistant General Counsel will advise on contract matters affecting the Company and assist in managing contractual obligations and legal risks.
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide management oversight of the Contracts Department reporting to the Deputy General Counsel.
- 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:
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to one or more State Bars is required.
- 12-16 years of legal practice, including 5 or more years handling a broad range of commercial transactions.
- Strong analytical, communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
- 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.
- 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 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.
MAXIMUS Introduction
Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.
EEO Statement
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 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 shall be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
