Litigation & Discovery In House Counsel

Liberty Latin America; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Latin America in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands seeks an in-house Counsel to lead litigation, arbitration, and disputes. You will develop strategy, oversee discovery, manage outside counsel, and represent the company in judicial and administrative forums, ensuring compliance and timely productions.

The role requires a JD with 5–6 years' legal experience, strong collaboration, leadership, and bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor is required. Corporate, regulatory and/or in-house legal experience preferred.
• Five to Six years of experience in the legal field.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of litigation, arbitration, and other legal disputes, including developing litigation strategy and coordinating responses to discovery requests.
• Represent Liberty in legal proceedings in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands where necessary.
• Provide advice on labor and employment matters.
• Collaborate on legal risk assessments for pivotal initiatives.
• Manage outside attorneys and insurance companies for strategic and economic resolution of litigation matters.
• Coordinate oaths, affidavits, depositions, and notary duties as needed.
• Handle legal requests such as Subpoenas, Government Inquiries, and Court Orders.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What's the role?

As a Litigation & Discovery In-house Counsel your role involves leading all aspects of litigation, arbitration, and legal disputes for Liberty in PR & USVI, from strategy development to representation in legal proceedings. You will also oversee and respond to discovery obligations, support the management of legal requests, and ensure the timely and compliant production of information. Additionally, you will manage extrajudicial and administrative claims filed by third parties and advocate for the Company in both judicial and administrative forums. Upholding safety, legal, and regulatory requirements is essential, as is promoting organizational values and standards. Operating with the highest ethical and professional integrity, you will foster inclusivity while ensuring adherence to compliance expectations across all aspects of your role.

How you can add value?

• Oversee and manage all aspects of litigation, arbitration, and other legal disputes, including developing litigation strategy, coordinating responses to discovery requests and, where necessary, representing Liberty in legal proceedings in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands
• Provide advice on labor and employment matters.
• Collaborate and prepare legal risks assessments on LCPR’s pivotal initiatives.
• Effectively manage informal and formal administrative claims, attorney demands and litigation on behalf of the Company in an array of commercial, employment, consumer, and other matters.
• Manage outside attorneys and insurance companies for strategic and economic resolution of litigation matters.
• Coordinate oaths, take affidavits, declarations, or depositions from witnesses, acknowledge, and attest signatures, and certify copies, and other notary public duties and responsibilities.
• Support the Company with the handling of various types of legal requests such as Subpoenas, Government Inquiries and Court Orders.
• Appear before court or administrative forums on behalf of the company regarding subpoena proceedings, compliance with orders to show cause and/or other hearings.
• Ensure that all activities of the organization stay in sync with the rules and regulations governing the industry in which they operate.
• Demonstrate and ensure compliance with the Customer First Philosophy, all Liberty Latin America's policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct and Liberty safety standards and procedures.
• Other functions may be assigned.

What do you need?

Education and/or experience:

Juris Doctor is required. Corporate, regulatory and/or in-house legal experience preferred.

Five to Six years of experience in the legal field.

Other qualifications:

• Strong ability and inclination to collaborate with others.
• Strong organization and leadership skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment with efficient prioritization, client interaction, responsiveness, and focus (especially during periods of sustained pressure and often under tight deadlines).
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with team members, including staff, external partners, and suppliers.
• Breadth and depth of technical legal knowledge, excellent business judgment and strong analytical skills.
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Consistent record to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various challenging demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office).
• Fully Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Liberty Puerto Rico provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, disability status or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, Liberty aligns with applicable local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Assessment, background check and drug test will be required to successful candidate.
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