Maximus · 14 hours ago
Sr Counsel - Contracts
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $177K/yr
3+ years expMaximus is seeking a Contracts Attorney to support the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts and related agreements while identifying and mitigating legal and operational risk. The role involves collaborating with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide practical legal guidance and improve contract management processes.
Business Process Automation (BPA)ConsultingEducationGovernmentGovTechHealth CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Review, negotiate, and draft RFP responses, contracts, amendments, subcontracts, and related legal documents, ensuring risk identification and mitigation strategies
Advise business partners and management on legal and operational risks, providing practical solutions aligned with company policies
Represent the contracts function in meetings, clearly communicating legal concepts and risks to diverse audiences
Collaborate with privacy, compliance, finance, insurance, and other business units to support organizational objectives
Assist in developing and improving contract policies, procedures, and compliance measures to ensure regulatory alignment
Provide guidance and support to colleagues, contributing to a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous learning
Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation in contract management and risk mitigation
Manage priorities and resources to meet assigned goals and deadlines
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management, General Counsel or Associate General Counsel
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to one or more State Bars is required
3+ years of relevant professional experience required
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across contracts and business operations
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to management and business partners
Solid analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Experience contributing to process improvements and innovative solutions
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint
Willingness to participate in planned corporate travel up to twice a year
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Maximus
Providing government technology services, digitally enabled customer experiences, and clinical health services that change lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.93M2010-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $7.93M
Leadership Team
Elisabeth Schmidt
Senior Vice President
Michael Mateer
Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Technology
Recent News
2025-11-20
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