Associate In-House Counsel, Land & Permits

LUMA Energy; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy seeks a licensed attorney to provide legal support for permitting, compliance, and regulatory approvals related to land rights, easements, pole attachments, and third-party agreements. The role involves risk assessment, regulatory filings, and advising internal teams.

Responsibilities include representing LUMA before courts and regulatory bodies in Puerto Rico, drafting pleadings, and managing multiple projects with deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of experience in permitting and licensing processes related to land use, construction, energy, telecommunications, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Puerto Rico permit, zoning, telecommunication, real estate, energy utility and administrative law.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex legal agreements, permits, and regulatory filings related to easements, pole attachments, and compliance; advises internal teams on permit obligations and risk mitigation.
• Represents the Company before Puerto Rico Commonwealth courts and regulatory bodies with pleadings and motions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Leads or collaborates on projects delivering legal counsel and representation with data-driven risk assessment and regulatory adherence.
• Experience working with documents, policies, SOP creation and implementation, and contract drafting.

Skills

Puerto Rico law

Permitting & licensing

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Job description

Job Summary:

Provide legal support in matters of permitting, compliance, and regulatory approvals required for LUMA’s operations and projects related to land and easements rights, third-party agreements, pole attachments and related topics.

Job Description:

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex legal agreements, permits, and regulatory filings related to easements, pole attachments, and compliance; processes third-party infrastructure requests, conducts legal research, assesses risks, and coordinates with external counsel while advising internal teams on permit and land-use obligations, dispute-related risks, and mitigation strategies resulting in effective risk management, streamlined legal operations, and full regulatory adherence.

• Represents the Company before Puerto Rico Commonwealth courts including Superior, Appellate, and Supreme Courts as well as regulatory bodies and administrative agencies, by preparing and filing pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, ensuring strong advocacy and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• 4 years’ experience in delivering legal counsel and representation while leveraging data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform strategic decisions, assess regulatory risks, and optimize compliance frameworks
• Experience working with documents, policies, SOP creation and implementation.
• Experience leading or collaborating with small projects.
• Experience as matter‑expert and asset resource to provide support to internal/external clients.

Additional Job Description:

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in permitting and licensing processes related to land use, construction, energy, telecommunications, or infrastructure projects.

Competencies (Skills)

• Strong knowledge of Puerto Rico, permit, zoning, telecommunication, real estate, energy utility and administrative law.

• Ability to manage multiple agreements, filings, and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and court representation.

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with courts, government agencies, and external parties.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case/document management software.

• Bilingual, Spanish and English is an asset.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Attorney and Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Travel Requirements

• Yes, 25% approximately

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Seldom

• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom

• Kneel: Seldom

• Grab: Seldom

• Bend: Seldom

• Lift/Carry over: 5-10 lbs. approximately

• Vision: 20/20 corrected vision

• Hearing: Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Seldom

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Seldom

• Working near or on heavy machinery: Seldom

• Working in high places: Seldom

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Seldom

• Work with electricity: Seldom

• Loud noise conditions: Seldom

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.