PR Corporate Lawyer — Entity Formation & Compliance

Nearshore Business Solutions; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Nearshore Business Solutions seeks a skilled Corporate Lawyer to advise on Puerto Rico corporate and commercial matters, assist with entity formation, and navigate interaction between PR and US federal law for international clients.

The role covers statutory compliance, tax incentives, and ongoing corporate governance across PR entities. Fluency in English and Spanish is required; the position is based in Puerto Rico with a focus on regulatory registrations and cross-border advisory.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
• Minimum 1 year of experience in corporate/commercial law, ideally supporting foreign-owned or mainland-owned entities
• Strong working knowledge of PR General Corporations Act, Department of State procedures, and Hacienda and municipal registration requirements
• Fully bilingual — professional-level English and Spanish, both written and spoken
• Experience drafting incorporation documents, powers of attorney, and corporate resolutions
• Comfort operating across PR and US federal legal frameworks

Responsibilities

• Support the incorporation of Puerto Rico entities (Corporations and LLCs) under the General Corporations Act, including drafting certificates of incorporation, operating agreements, and by‑laws, and filing with the Department of State
• Act as, or coordinate the appointment of, the resident agent required for every Puerto Rico entity
• Coordinate merchant registration with the Hacienda through SURI, and municipal registrations as required
• Coordinate municipal and permitting requirements, including the Permiso Único and filings before OGPe and the relevant municipality
• Prepare and file annual reports with the Department of State and maintain entities in good standing, including obtaining certificates of good standing and existence
• Draft and review powers of attorney, corporate resolutions, minutes, and shareholder or member agreements
• Support qualification of foreign (mainland US and non-US) entities to do business in Puerto Rico
• Advise on Puerto Rico employment law requirements, including Law 80 termination protections, Law 379 hours and wages, Law 180 vacation and sick leave, and the interaction with federal labour standards
• Support applications and ongoing compliance for tax incentive decrees under Act 60 before the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, where relevant to client structures
• Liaise directly with international clients and referral partners in English regarding entity structuring, compliance timelines, and documentation requirements
• Provide ad‑hoc legal advisory support on commercial contracts and corporate structuring matters, including dormant entity maintenance and dissolution

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in Puerto Rico

Job description

Nearshore Business Solutions seeks a skilled Corporate Lawyer to advise on Puerto Rico corporate and commercial matters, assist with entity formation, and navigate interaction between PR and US federal law for international clients.

The role covers statutory compliance, tax incentives, and ongoing corporate governance across PR entities. Fluency in English and Spanish is required; the position is based in Puerto Rico with a focus on regulatory registrations and cross-border advisory.