Sr Counsel - Contracts

Job description Description & Requirements

We are seeking a Contracts Attorney to support the review, negotiation, and drafting of RFP responses, contracts, and related agreements while identifying and mitigating legal and operational risk.

In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams—including privacy, compliance, finance, and insurance—to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance and support organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is a JD-qualified attorney with 3+ years of relevant experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a collaborative mindset with an interest in process improvement and innovative contract management solutions.

• 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.

• 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 ability to present to management and business partners.
• Solid analytical, negotiation, and 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.

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race,, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.

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