Global VP & AGC, Labor & Employment — Strategic Leader

Maximus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 228,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, a senior legal leader and subject‑matter expert responsible for a broad range of labor and employment matters worldwide. You will provide strategic, practical, business‑oriented counsel to HR and executive leadership, guiding risk, policy, and workforce solutions in a fast‑paced, global organization.

You will oversee employment‑related litigation and investigations, partnering with business leaders to balance

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in one or more US states.
• Minimum 13+ years of experience with at least five years in an operational environment, preferably in government services or similarly regulated organizations.
• Expertise across labor & employment law and regulations in the US, Canada, UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company’s senior legal leader and primary SME for labor and employment matters.
• Provide strategic, practical, business-focused legal counsel to HR and senior leadership globally.
• Oversee employment-related matters and litigation, including management of outside counsel.
• Develop and implement policies and programs in alignment with company strategy and culture.
• Monitor changes to US and international employment regulations and influence policy.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing labor & employment legal team, ensuring accountability and efficiency.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Education

JD (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Outside counsel management

Job description

Maximus seeks a Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, a senior legal leader and subject‑matter expert responsible for a broad range of labor and employment matters worldwide. You will provide strategic, practical, business‑oriented counsel to HR and executive leadership, guiding risk, policy, and workforce solutions in a fast‑paced, global organization.

You will oversee employment‑related litigation and investigations, partnering with business leaders to balance