Assistant General Counsel, Partner Contracts & Procurement

CoreCivic; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Brentwood, TN seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Partner Contracts to review, draft, negotiate and interpret contracts, including facility management agreements and government procurement instruments. You will advise internal stakeholders on rights and obligations under existing contracts and serve as the primary liaison to Partnership Relations and Development teams.

The role requires JD from an accredited school with TN bar admission, contracting or transactional experience,

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited college or university with authorization to practice law in Tennessee.
• Contracting or transactional experience required.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with solid verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and multitask.
• Knowledge of government contracting and procurements desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate revisions on facility management contracts and amendments while 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 meetings as liaison to Partnership Relations and Development teams.
• Review and advise on government procurement instruments and the procurement regulatory environment.
• Ensure that all contracts are approved internally prior to execution in accordance with CoreCivic policy.
• Provide legal advice to Facility Support Center and facility staff regarding all contract and procurement issues.
• Provide advice on statutory and other legal requirements regarding procurement and contract issues.
• Manage the submission and resolution of matters requiring approval within the Company's contracting state.
• Maintain professional contact through national, state and local bar association activities and other professional associations involved in corrections, procurement, federal, state and local government contracting.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing legal education and educational seminars relative to corrections and procurement.
• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Government contracting knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission Tennessee

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CoreCivic in Brentwood, TN seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Partner Contracts to review, draft, negotiate and interpret contracts, including facility management agreements and government procurement instruments. You will advise internal stakeholders on rights and obligations under existing contracts and serve as the primary liaison to Partnership Relations and Development teams.

The role requires JD from an accredited school with TN bar admission, contracting or transactional experience,