Assistant General Counsel, Partner Contracts (Onsite 4 days- Brentwood, TN) - copy

Core Civic•Brentwood, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Partner Contracts for its corporate office in Brentwood, Tennessee. The role reviews, drafts, negotiates, and interprets contracts; reviews government procurement instruments; and advises internal stakeholders about the company’s rights and obligations under existing contracts. It serves as the primary legal department liaison to the Partnership Relations and Development teams. The position reviews and negotiates facility management contracts and amendments, prepares contract summaries for the executive committee, and advises company and facility personnel on contract and procurement matters. It also helps ensure contracts receive required internal approval and manages submissions and resolutions requiring approval within the company’s contracting state. Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.
Authorization to practice law in Tennessee.
Contracting or other transactional experience.
Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, multitask, and prioritize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of government contracting and procurement.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts.
Review and negotiate proposed revisions to new and existing facility management contracts and amendments, ensuring compliance with applicable law and regulations.
Prepare summaries of facility management contracts for the executive committee.
Serve as the primary legal department liaison to the Partnership Relations and Development teams.
Participate in negotiations and strategy team meetings as a liaison to the Partnership Relations and Development teams.
Review and advise on government procurement instruments and the procurement regulatory environment.
Ensure contracts are approved internally before execution in accordance with CoreCivic policy.
Advise Facility Support Center and facility staff on contract and procurement issues.
Provide advice on statutory and other legal requirements related to procurement and contracts.
Manage submissions and resolutions of matters requiring approval within the company’s contracting state.
Maintain professional contacts through bar associations and other professional associations involved in corrections, procurement, and government contracting.
Maintain professional competency through continuing legal education and educational seminars related to corrections and procurement.