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Counsel - Contracts
Hampton, VA

The Counsel - Contracts position is a full-time role with a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 annually. The primary purpose of this position is to provide contracts and legal support to various business units within the Company. This includes reviewing requests for proposals, negotiating contracts and other transactional documents, and ensuring compliance with all company processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school and admission to one or more State Bars, as well as 7-10 years of experience in a related field.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

- Review and analyze Requests for Proposal to determine corporate risk
- Negotiate and review prime contracts, amendments, change orders, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and other transactional documents
- Prepare and conduct executive-level briefings
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for contract approval/execution
- Represent the contracts function at meetings with leadership and staff of supported business units
- Manage and direct subcontract completions and close-out process
- Implement contract policies, procedures, and other business and contractual or compliance matters affecting business units

Requirements:

- JD from an accredited law school and admission to one or more State Bars
- 7-10 years of experience in a related field
- Current U.S. State Bar Membership (in good standing) and Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate (or ability to obtain Certificate within 6 months)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in contract negotiation
- Experience contracting with State and/or Federal government entities
- Exceptional verbal and writing skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Experience with AI and a CLM is a plus

At Maximus, we value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disabled status. We also have a strong commitment to supporting our military service members and offer career opportunities for transitioning military, veterans, and their spouses.

Compensation for this position is based on various factors, including job location, education, training, experience, and expected quality and quantity of work. In addition to a competitive annual salary, Maximus also offers a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

In summary, the Counsel - Contracts position at Maximus offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for a qualified candidate with a strong legal background and experience in contract negotiation. With a competitive salary range and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, Maximus is a great place to advance your career in the legal field.






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