Junior Corporate Counsel: Healthcare, Real Estate & Tech

Nexus HR; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Professional development support

Job summary

Nexus HR in San Juan, PR is seeking a Junior Corporate Counsel to support a fast-paced legal team handling healthcare, real estate, and technology ventures across Puerto Rico and California. The role focuses on commercial agreements, M&A, and regulatory compliance.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, assist with due diligence, and work with internal teams and external counsel. A J.D. and 1–3 years of experience are required; PST hours apply.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong contract drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Comfortable working independently and with teams.
• Available to work during Pacific Time business hours.
• Healthcare transactions or technology services exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, data room organization, and post-closing integration support.
• Assist with commercial real estate transactions, including lease review, subleases, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters as needed.
• Support document management, contract lifecycle tracking, and signature processes.
• Assist with internal policy development and training materials.

Skills

Contract drafting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Nexus HR in San Juan, PR is seeking a Junior Corporate Counsel to support a fast-paced legal team handling healthcare, real estate, and technology ventures across Puerto Rico and California. The role focuses on commercial agreements, M&A, and regulatory compliance.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, assist with due diligence, and work with internal teams and external counsel. A J.D. and 1–3 years of experience are required; PST hours apply.