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Maximus VP - Associate General Counsel, Litigation (Remote) in Remote, United States
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Litigation Strategy & Management
Lead the management of a portfolio of significant commercial, regulatory, employment, and class action litigation involving the Company, including affirmative matters brought on the Company’s behalf.
Provide strategic direction on alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including arbitration and mediation.
Deliver practical, business‑oriented pre‑litigation counseling to proactively position disputes for favorable outcomes.
Develop and execute litigation strategies, including fact investigations, legal research, and oversight of pleadings, motions, and discovery.
Partner closely with outside counsel on major matters, including deposition preparation, trial strategy, and oral arguments where appropriate.
Interview and prepare witnesses, including senior executives, as needed.
Outside Counsel & Budget Oversight
Select, retain, and manage outside counsel to ensure high‑quality representation, cost discipline, and alignment with Company objectives.
Establish and oversee litigation budgets, forecasting, and spend controls.
Negotiate and manage fee arrangements, including alternative fee structures where appropriate.
Investigations & Regulatory Matters
Assist in representing the Company in internal and external investigations, including those initiated by regulators.
Coordinate closely with Compliance, Government Relations, Human Resources, and other internal stakeholders to ensure consistency of legal positions and risk management strategies.
Risk Mitigation & Advisory
Proactively identify litigation and regulatory risks across the Company’s businesses, informed by evolving legal, regulatory, and enforcement trends.
Partner with business leaders to develop pragmatic solutions that reduce future litigation exposure.
Incorporate lessons learned from prior matters into preventative legal guidance and operational improvements.
Reporting & Governance
Provide regular updates to the Chief Legal Officer on the status, strategy, and risk profile of significant matters.
Prepare materials and presentations for senior management and, as requested, the Board of Directors or Audit Committee related to litigation exposure, reserves, and emerging risk trends.
Assist in the assessment and establishment of litigation reserves in coordination with Finance.
Team Leadership & Culture
Help build and maintain a high‑performing litigation function by supporting talent development, knowledge sharing, and best‑practice processes.
Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, inclusion, and collaboration consistent with the Company’s values.
Support operational excellence through metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement of litigation and investigation processes.
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Minimum Salary
$216,155
Maximum Salary
$292,445