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

About the role

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. CoreCivic is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Partner Contracts located at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, drafts, negotiates and interprets contracts.
• Reviews and provides advice regarding government procurement instruments.
• Advises internal stakeholders regarding the company's rights and obligations under existing contracts.
• Serves as the primary legal department liaison to the Partnership Relations and Development teams.
• Reviews and negotiates recommended revisions on all new and existing facility management contracts and amendments while ensuring compliance with applicable law and regulations.
• Prepares summary of facility management contracts for executive committee.
• Participates in negotiations and strategy team meetings as liaison to Partnership Relations and Development teams.
• Reviews and advises on government procurement instruments and the procurement regulatory environment.
• Ensures that all contracts are approved internally prior to execution in accordance with CoreCivic policy.
• Provides legal advice to Facility Support Center and facility staff as needed regarding all contract and procurement issues.
• Provides advice on statutory and other legal requirements regarding procurement and contract issues.
• Manages the submission and resolution of matters requiring approval within the Company's contracting state.
• Maintains professional contact through national, state and local bar association activities and other professional associations involved in corrections, procurement, federal, state and local government contracting.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing legal education and educational seminars relative to corrections and procurement.
• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctor degree and authorization to practice law in Tennessee.
• Must have contracting or other transactional experience.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills as well as verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment at a fast pace, multitask and prioritize.
• Knowledge of government contracting and procurements desirable, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.