Energy Contracts Counsel for PROMESA Compliance

Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico seeks a Legal Associate to review energy contracts from PREPA, LUMA, and Genera to ensure PROMESA compliance and alignment with the Contract Review Policy.

You will assess procurement processes, identify risks, and draft memoranda while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of procurement law and regulations. Collaboration with Board staff and government officials is essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with active license to practice law in Puerto Rico and/or the US.
• 1–2 years of in-house or law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with contract drafting and government contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Writing

Analytical thinking

Time management

Spanish/English

Contract drafting

Legal research

Independent work

Stakeholder communication

Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico seeks a Legal Associate to review energy contracts from PREPA, LUMA, and Genera to ensure PROMESA compliance and alignment with the Contract Review Policy.

You will assess procurement processes, identify risks, and draft memoranda while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of procurement law and regulations. Collaboration with Board staff and government officials is essential.