Legal Associate

• Review energy contracts and related documentation submitted by PREPA, LUMA, and Genera.
• Review government procurement processes, from RFP issuance through final award.
• Identify risks and provide recommendations for mitigating these risks.
• Prepare requests for information and related documentation as needed.
• Interpret and apply the Contract Review Policy consistently.
• Maintain current knowledge of procurement law, regulations, and best practices.
• Conduct legal research related to procurement and contracting matters.
• Draft legal memoranda and prepare presentations as needed.
• Coordinate timely communication with internal workstreams to evaluate contract compliance with the applicable fiscal plan and budget.
• Support Board workstreams.
• Develop an extensive understanding of PROMESA and the Certified PREPA Fiscal Plan.
• Establish effective working relationships with Board staff, advisors, and government officials.
• 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 1 to 2 years of in-house or law firm experience.
• Experience in contract drafting and negotiation, preferably government contracts.
• Experience with federal procurement regulation is a plus.
• 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 synthesize complex legal and technical issues for general audiences.
• Ability to work independently and to deliver quality work under time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to handle a high volume of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships.
• Resourceful and well-organized.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to dynamic demands inherent to the work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Discretion with complex and confidential information.
• Interest in energy and infrastructure matters, including basic industry principles and practices.

Additional information

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein represent those to be fulfilled by an employee to successfully perform the essential tasks of this position. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.  While carrying out the tasks of this position, the employee is normally sitting, using their hands to hold or feel and grasp objects; 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 features of the working environment described herein represent those found by the employee while performing the essential tasks of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.  While carrying out tasks in this job, the employee is not exposed to environmental conditions of work. Noise levels in the workplace are generally low.

Health, safety, and environmental requirements

The occupant of this position must strictly comply with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures and must actively participate in related activities of the organization. The occupant of the position will also be trained in any specific procedures and regulations applicable to the position, if needed.  This description is based on a management evaluation 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, managers, and colleagues, and does not include an exhaustive list of all elements and details of the job. Management 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 recruiting goals.