Global Labor & Employment VP & AGC

Maximus; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 228,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a VP & Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to serve as the company’s senior legal leader on labor and employment matters. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer’s Leadership Team and provides strategic, pragmatic legal counsel to HR and senior leadership across a fast-paced, global organization.

The incumbent will advise on a broad range of labor and employment issues, mitigate risk, and partner with business leaders to balance compliance, employees, and

Qualifications

• Requires JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• US bar admission in one or more states.
• Minimum 13+ years of labor & employment experience, including 5+ years in an operational/regulated environment.
• Expertise in NLRA, FMLA, ADA and related US/Canada/UK/Europe employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic labor and employment counsel to HR and senior leadership.
• Defend the company in employment litigation and oversee outside counsel.
• Monitor regulatory changes and influence policy in US and international spaces.
• Lead a high-performing legal team focused on labor and employment issues.
• Advise on investigations, training and company policies.

Skills

Labor & employment law expertise

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

People management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in US states

13+ years of labor & employment experience

Job description

Maximus is seeking a VP & Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to serve as the company’s senior legal leader on labor and employment matters. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer’s Leadership Team and provides strategic, pragmatic legal counsel to HR and senior leadership across a fast-paced, global organization.

The incumbent will advise on a broad range of labor and employment issues, mitigate risk, and partner with business leaders to balance compliance, employees, and