Assistant General Counsel- Litigation and Investigations

Maxim Healthcare is hiring for an Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Investigations assists in the management and resolution of legal matters affecting Maxim Healthcare Services.Why You’ll Love This RoleCompetitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks: Reliable compensation you can count onComprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insuranceRetirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan with company matchingEmployee Discounts: Access to hundreds of nationwide vendor discountsRecognition & Rewards: Be celebrated through our awards and recognition programsCareer Advancement: Opportunities to grow within a supportive organizationTraining & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding and ongoing developmentEssential Duties And ResponsibilitiesOversees and leads investigations within the home healthcare setting, including allegations involving patient care, clinical quality, caregiver conduct, compliance, safety incidents, and regulatory concerns across branch and field operations and works with stakeholders to address identified areas for improvementDirects the full lifecycle of investigations related to home-based patient care, including intake assessment, scoping, evidence preservation, witness interviews (field clinicians, caregivers, patients, and families), documentation, and reportingIdentifies systemic risks and trends arising from home healthcare investigations and collaborates with business and clinical leaders to drive process improvements, policy updates, and caregiver educationAdvises branch and corporate office personnel regarding a wide array of substantive issues in order to minimize exposure and expense to the company, while meeting business objectivesDevelops and conducts trainings for corporate and field leaders on investigation best practices and risk mitigation strategiesComplies with federal, state, and local regulations governing home healthcare, including Medicare/Medicaid Conditions of Participation, licensure requirements, reporting obligations, and payer expectationsManages litigation and claims filed against Maxim Healthcare Services and files suit where appropriateActs as a trusted advisor to regional and area leadership, offering guidance on complex, high-risk matters affecting patient safety, caregiver accountability, and organizational integrityMaintains subject-matter expertise in investigative best practices, patient safety principles, and evolving legal and regulatory standards impacting the home healthcare industry Supports Legal Department operations, working closely with the General Counsel and senior Legal leadership on investigation governance, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts Advises branch leaders, clinical managers, and corporate stakeholders on investigative findings, risk exposure, and resolution strategies specific to home healthcare delivery models Partners closely with Clinical, Compliance, Risk Management, HR, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure coordinated, compliant, and consistent investigative responses across geographically dispersed branches Provides clear, defensible investigative findings and risk assessments to senior leadershipPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum RequirementsJuris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and strong academic credentialsMust be a member in good standing of the Maryland bar, or actively licensed and in good standing in another state and eligible to sit for the next scheduled administration of the Maryland bar examAt least one year of substantive experience in providing concise and timely legal advice to a company with multiple office locations (areas of responsibility will vary, but the successful candidate should have experience in the front-line investigation of a broad range of employee and customer-related concerns, and in providing timely, practical, and legally appropriate advice and solutions to field and headquarters personnel)Excellent communication skillsComputer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)Proficiency in the English language is required Salary: $132,000 with a $16k bonus potentialMaxim BenefitsHealth and WellnessMedical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement And Financial SecurityEmployee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) + Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short and Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal benefitsLifestyle BenefitsPaid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Transportation Benefits, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program and Employee Discount ProgramBenefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About Maxim HealthcareMaxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.