In-House Counsel: Permitting, Land Use & Compliance

LUMA Energy; San Juan (PR); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Puerto Rico law

Permitting & licensing

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

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.