Position SummaryThe Senior Counsel  position acts as in-house contracting counsel for Maximus Canada., Reporting to the Managing Director and Country Leader, the Senior Counsel is responsible for providing timely and reliable contract review and legal advice that is in line with our global and local governance.
Your typical week at Maximus Legal CounselSupporting multiple Enterprise Revenue / Sales teamsDocument / Contract review at tender call, bid submission and after contract awardOversee Corporate Compliance Counsels the Company in the protection of its assets and its people.Prepares legal correspondencesConsults external counsel as appropriate or as directedContract Management Reviews and negotiates prime contracts, amendments, change orders, subcontracts, teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements and vendor agreements.  Ensure contractual agreement negotiations on terms and conditions that are in the best interest of the company and its client.Serves as the main facilitator for the legal terms in contract negotiations, recommendations, record keeping, monitoring, change management, and moreProvide guidance and direction to leadership by reviewing all change notices and amendments to contracts affecting the period of performance, funding, cost or changes to technical specifications and ensuring proper risk evaluation and mitigation.Reviews and analyzes bid requests to determine corporate risk and propose appropriate risk mitigation.Represents contracts function at meetings with leadership and staff of supported business unitsImplement contract policies, procedures, and other business and contractual or compliance matters affecting the business unit.Lead Contract Management Coordination across the organization to ensure our contractual obligations are met and documented in a database in concert with the P/L ownersKeep everything organized and documented and maintain a database of all active and past contracts so contract management is a smooth, streamlined process.Contract Policy and complianceEnsures compliance with all company policies for contract approval/executionEnsures compliance with company policy on acceptable contract terms and conditionsManage related policies for the company, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and company directivesRecommend policy changes and establish procedures that affect Canadian organization(s).Implement effective processes, procedures and tools and ensure compliance.Other leadership functionsManage the contract and legal department and staff in the country with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffingPrepares and conducts executive-level briefings.Work on issues of diverse scope where analyzing a situation or data requires evaluating a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Managing Director and Country Leader 
What you offer usEducation and ExperienceLicensed to practice law and Member in good standing of a provincial law society in BC or Ontario5+ years experience working as in-house counsel with a medium to large size private organization5+ years’ experience in corporate and commercial law and an ability to work independently3+ years experience in Government contracting  (inside the government or as a service provider) Proven Leadership experience and experience of managing small teams
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Team player; works well with colleagues/builds positive working relationshipsCustomer FocusFamiliarity with intellectual property principles, outsourcing, consulting and IT systems contractsBusiness Partnership Approach – enabler approachStrong verbal and writing skillsExcellent negotiation skillsAttention to detailStrong work ethicAbility to multitaskAbility to manage a high volume of work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
OtherMust be able to obtain Federal Reliability Clearance
What we offer you We value your work, which enables us to continuously raise the bar on how we can best serve citizens worldwide. Maximus Canada offers the following:
Competitive market-based salariesComprehensive employer-paid benefitsGenerous Paid time off Group Retirement Savings PlanHybrid and remote work environments in CanadaAnnual paid bonus based on overall company performance Employee appreciation events 

Maximus Global Core ValuesAccountability - Accepting responsibility to solve problems and rise to each challengeCollaboration - Partnering to instill trust and working as oneCompassion - Empowering humanity by applying empathy and insight to every interactionCustomer Focus - Cultivating an authentic desire to help others succeedInnovation - Embracing change and championing new ways forwardRespect - Valuing the work we do, who we do it with, and the people we serve

We will be accepting applications until 11:59 PM on July 25, 2025.

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

(No Agencies, Please)

EEO Statement
Maximus is passionate about our employees and place their well-being at the center of our people strategy.  We are committed and proud to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.  We value diversity, equity and inclusion and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, veterans and gender identities recognizing that this is paramount for the growth and success of our organization.