Senior Global Labor & Employment Counsel

Maximus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 228,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, to serve as the company’s senior legal leader and primary subject-matter expert for labor and employment matters. This executive role partners with HR and senior leadership across a global organization to provide strategic, practical, and business-focused legal counsel.

The VP will advise on a broad range of labor and employment matters, anticipate and mitigate risk, and oversee employment-related matters and

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Admitted to practice law in one or more states in the United States.
• Minimum 13+ years of experience with at least 5 years in an operational environment, preferably in government services or similarly regulated organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategies to identify, resolve, and prevent workplace issues involving labor and employment in partnership with HR and business teams.
• Provides counsel on all employment-law issues including hiring, discipline, pay, benefits, wage-and-hour, workers' comp, and related policies.
• Defends the company in U.S. and international employment litigation and investigations, managing outside counsel for cost-effective service.
• Delivers guidance on investigations, training, regulatory compliance, employee relations, and company policies and programs.
• Monitors changes to employment laws domestically and internationally to influence policy and ensure compliance.
• Leads and develops a high-performing labor & employment legal team.

Skills

Labor & employment law expertise

Regulatory risk assessment

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice law in one or more states (USA)

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, to serve as the company’s senior legal leader and primary subject-matter expert for labor and employment matters. This executive role partners with HR and senior leadership across a global organization to provide strategic, practical, and business-focused legal counsel.

The VP will advise on a broad range of labor and employment matters, anticipate and mitigate risk, and oversee employment-related matters and