DIR, ASSOCIATE CORPORATE COUNSEL

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

Responsibilities

• Provides legal guidance to Company management primarily regarding general liability litigation, discovery, and eDiscovery.
• Assists in the management of general liability and auto liability litigation in collaboration with the Executive Vice President, Corporate Counsel and a third-party claim’s administrator.
• Provides guidance on legal strategy and case valuation.
• Drafts or revises legal documents (e.g., motions, briefs, discovery responses, or legal memoranda).
• Oversees and manages the company’s legal hold program.
• Continuously identifies and implements process improvements in the delivery of legal services.
• Develops strong partnerships with internal clients and cross-functional areas to achieve successful business outcomes.
• Develops and delivers training on various legal issues to client groups.
• Contributes to successful development and implementation of departmental initiatives through collaboration and teamwork.
• May review and draft contracts with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with J.D. and a strong academic record.
• Admission to at least one state bar.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant legal experience.
• Substantial relevant subject matter experience required in two or more of the following fields: institutional litigation, insurance coverage, bench or jury trials, motion practice, discovery and eDiscovery, alternative dispute resolution, or risk management.
• Independently determine negotiation strategy within a given authority range.
• Exercise independent judgment in determining when supervisory input is necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to express complex legal issues in clear, concise language.
• Ability to travel as required with overnight stays.