Legal Associate

• Develop an extensive understanding of PROMESA.
• Review contracts, letters, court filings, policies and other official documents.
• Draft legal memoranda and prepare presentations for executive staff.
• Provide legal and strategic advice to Board workstreams.
• Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support the Board’s governance matters.
• Assist in managing Board meetings and activities.
• Establish effective working relationships with Board staff, advisors, and officials in all branches of government.
• Other tasks as requested by the Deputy General Counsel and/or the General Counsel.  

To successfully perform this position, an individual must be capable of performing each essential task satisfactorily. The following requirements represent the required knowledge, skills, and /or capacity. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks. 

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with an up-to-date and current license to practice law in Puerto Rico and/or the US.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of in-house or law firm experience.
• Experience in contract drafting and negotiation, preferably government contracts.
• Government experience is a plus.

• Strong negotiation, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and good judgment.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to handle a high volume of sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships.
• Resourceful and well-organized.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English
• Discretion with complex and confidential information.

Additional information

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein represent those to be fulfilled by the employee in this position.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to individuals with disabilities.

While carrying out the tasks of this position, the employee will be sitting and using their hands. The employee will often stand, walk, talk, and listen. Specific vision skills required for this job include close-up and color vision.

Working environment

The working environment described herein represents that to be expected by the employee. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to individuals with disabilities. While carrying out tasks in this position, the employee will not be exposed to the environmental conditions of work. Noise levels in the workplace are generally low.

Health, safety, and environmental requirements

The employee must strictly comply with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures and must actively participate in Board activities. The employee will be trained in any specific procedures and regulations applicable to the position if needed. This job description is made in accordance with the requirements and tasks of the position as of the date of preparation of the description. This description is a general guide for the employee and does not include an exhaustive list of all elements and details of the position. The Board reserves the right to modify this description at any time or change the tasks and responsibilities on a temporary or open-ended basis to meet objectives, timetables and goals.