Assistant General Counsel, Partner Contracts (Onsite 4 days- Brentwood, TN) - copy
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 on the company’s rights and obligations under existing contracts. The position is the primary legal department liaison to the Partnership Relations and Development teams. The Assistant General Counsel reviews and negotiates proposed revisions to facility management contracts and amendments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role provides legal advice on contract and procurement matters, supports negotiations and strategy meetings, and prepares facility management contract summaries for the executive committee. 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.
- 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 government procurement instruments and advise on the procurement regulatory environment.
- Advise internal stakeholders on the company’s rights and obligations under existing contracts.
- Serve as the primary legal department liaison to the Partnership Relations and Development teams.
- Review and negotiate recommended revisions to new and existing facility management contracts and amendments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepare summaries of facility management contracts for the executive committee.
- Participate in negotiations and strategy team meetings as liaison to the Partnership Relations and Development teams.
- Ensure contracts receive internal approval before execution in accordance with CoreCivic policy.
- Provide legal advice to Facility Support Center and facility staff on contract and procurement issues.
- Advise on statutory and other legal requirements concerning procurement and contracts.
- Manage submission and resolution of matters requiring approval within the company's contracting state.
- Maintain professional contacts through bar association and other professional association activities related to corrections, procurement, and government contracting.
- Maintain professional competency through continuing legal education and seminars related to corrections and procurement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
