Assistant General Counsel- Litigation and Investigations
Columbia, Maryland
- Job ID
- 579502
- Date posted
- 06/04/2026
- Category
- Corporate
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
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 Role:
- Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks: Reliable compensation you can count on
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan with company matching
- Employee Discounts: Access to hundreds of nationwide vendor discounts
- Recognition & Rewards: Be celebrated through our awards and recognition programs
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within a supportive organization
- Training & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding and ongoing development
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees 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 improvement
- Directs 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 reporting
- Identifies systemic risks and trends arising from home healthcare investigations and collaborates with business and clinical leaders to drive process improvements, policy updates, and caregiver education
- Advises 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 objectives
- Develops and conducts trainings for corporate and field leaders on investigation best practices and risk mitigation strategies
- Complies with federal, state, and local regulations governing home healthcare, including Medicare/Medicaid Conditions of Participation, licensure requirements, reporting obligations, and payer expectations
- Manages litigation and claims filed against Maxim Healthcare Services and files suit where appropriate
- Acts as a trusted advisor to regional and area leadership, offering guidance on complex, high-risk matters affecting patient safety, caregiver accountability, and organizational integrity
- Maintains 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 leadership
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and strong academic credentials
- Must 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 exam
- At 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 skills
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)
- Proficiency in the English language is required
Salary: $132,000 with a $16k bonus potential
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Employee 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 benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Transportation Benefits, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program and Employee Discount Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim 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.
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