Hybrid Bilingual Legal Associate, Government Contracts (PR)

BMA Group Global; San Juan (PR); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

BMA Group Global seeks a motivated Legal Associate in Puerto Rico to join the Contract Review Unit in a hybrid San Juan setting. The ideal candidate is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico and fluent in English and Spanish, with strong drafting and contract review experience.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, researching contract and regulatory matters, and advising on procurement compliance.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Puerto Rico bar license (Reválida).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong legal writing and drafting abilities.
• 1–2 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with contract review, procurement, or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of contract, administrative, and governmental regulations.

Responsabilités

• Review, analyze, and evaluate contracts for compliance with laws, regulations, fiscal plans, and procurement requirements.
• Draft and prepare memoranda, opinions, reports, contractual documents, and other legal correspondence in English and Spanish.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on contract law, administrative law, government procurement, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Identify contractual risks, legal discrepancies, and potential compliance issues, providing recommendations for resolution.
• Evaluate government procurement processes, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Provide legal guidance regarding contract formation, negotiation, administration, and dispute resolution.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with government agencies, legal professionals, and internal stakeholders to support procurement planning and execution.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-structured legal documentation for senior leadership.
• Support risk management initiatives and recommend improvements to procurement and contract review procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional legal and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

Legal writing

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

BMA Group Global seeks a motivated Legal Associate in Puerto Rico to join the Contract Review Unit in a hybrid San Juan setting. The ideal candidate is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico and fluent in English and Spanish, with strong drafting and contract review experience.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, researching contract and regulatory matters, and advising on procurement compliance.