Legal Associate

BMA Group Global; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal writing

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Legal Associate to join our client's Contract Review Unit in Puerto Rico. This is a hybrid role located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The ideal candidate must be a licensed attorney in Puerto Rico who has successfully passed the Puerto Rico Bar Examination, possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish, demonstrates strong legal drafting abilities, and has hands-on experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting contracts.

This position offers an opportunity to support government procurement oversight, regulatory compliance, and contract review processes. The selected candidate will work closely with senior legal counsel to ensure contractual compliance with applicable laws, fiscal plans, budgets, and procurement standards while promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, fiscal plans, and procurement requirements.
• Draft and prepare legal 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 Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Requests for Information (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.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Puerto Rico Bar Admission: Must have successfully passed the Puerto Rico Bar Examination (Reválida) and hold an active license to practice law in Puerto Rico.
• Bilingual Proficiency (English & Spanish): Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish are required, including the ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly, accurately, and professionally in both languages.
• Legal Writing Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in legal research, writing, and drafting, including legal memoranda, opinions, contracts, reports, and formal legal correspondence.
• Contract Review Experience: Proven hands-on experience reviewing, drafting, analyzing, and interpreting contracts, including identifying legal risks, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably involving contract review, government procurement, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, administrative law, corporate law, and applicable governmental regulations.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing government contracts or working with public-sector entities.
• Familiarity with government procurement processes, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Knowledge of PROMESA and Puerto Rico's fiscal and regulatory framework.
• Experience advising on contractual compliance, procurement regulations, or risk management.
• Previous experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, or legal compliance teams.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful public-sector initiatives.

Join a team dedicated to promoting legal compliance, transparency, and accountability in government contracting!