Global VP & Chief Labor & Employment Counsel

Maximus; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 228,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a VP & Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, to serve as the company’s senior legal leader on labor and employment matters. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and provides strategic legal counsel to HR and senior leadership across a global organization.

The role advises on a broad range of employment matters, oversees related litigation, and partners with business leaders to balance compliance, employee considerations, and objectives.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in one or more US states.
• A minimum of 13 years of experience with at least five years in an operational environment, preferably in government services or other highly-regulated settings.
• Expertise in labor & employment law and regulation, including NLRA, FMLA and ADA across US, Canada, UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, practical, and business-focused labor & employment counsel to HR and senior leadership.
• Defend the company in employment-related litigation and manage outside counsel for cost-effective service.
• Monitor changes to employment and labor regulations and influence policy.
• Lead a high-performing legal team focused on labor & employment issues and report on trends across the company.
• Align employment practices with company strategy, culture, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Labor & employment law

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice law in US

13+ years of experience

Job description

Maximus seeks a VP & Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, to serve as the company’s senior legal leader on labor and employment matters. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and provides strategic legal counsel to HR and senior leadership across a global organization.

The role advises on a broad range of employment matters, oversees related litigation, and partners with business leaders to balance compliance, employee considerations, and objectives.