Job description

Description:

LUMA In House Counsel will provide support to LUMA Acting General Counsel and executives on all legal matters affecting the Company, including regulatory and legislation; litigation; procurement and contracts; labor and employment; compliance; real property, permitting, and environmental; and corporate affairs matters. This position reports to the Acting General Counsel.

The In House Counsel is expected to actively participate in developing and implementing policies aimed at achieving the mission, vision, values and principles of the Company under the supervision of the Acting General Counsel.

Summary:

• Offering counsel to LUMA executives on a variety of legal and regulatory issues pursuant to applicable law.
• Working alongside LUMA departments and providing legal advice, as required, including but not limited to legal risks and liabilities associated with business matters pertaining to operational areas.
• Researching and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact business operations.
• Negotiating, writing, and executing agreements and contracts on behalf of LUMA.
• Communicating with and managing any third-party stakeholders including but not limited to external counsel, government entities, or auditors.
• Manage litigation, claims and related legal matters on behalf of LUMA, including budgets.
• Provide legal counsel to all levels of the enterprise in connection with internal investigations, subpoenas, and responses to certain government inquiries.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and maintain risk mitigation strategies and processes.
• Draft and negotiate settlements and other litigation-related agreements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Must have a law degree from an accredited university.
• Must be admitted to the Puerto Rico bar.

Experience

• Must have 8+ years of experience gained in law firm and/or corporate legal department or a government instrumentality of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization’s legal department and across all businesses.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines.

Required:

• Fully bilingual – Spanish and English.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santurce, PR 00907: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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