Senior Insurance Counsel: M&A, Governance & Finance

Careers Inc; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers Inc. is seeking a skilled lawyer in Puerto Rico to serve as corporate and transactional counsel for our insurance industry client. The role demands handling corporate governance, regulatory matters, and complex financing transactions while supporting M&A activities and negotiations. Travel to client sites will be required.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and active U.S. bar license with 8–10 years of relevant experience, and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active U.S. bar license.
• 8–10 years in corporate, regulatory, banking, securities, or transactional law.
• Experience advising investment advisors, private equity, financial institutions, or corporate clients.
• Strong knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financing transactions, and contract negotiation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters affecting financial institutions and private equity transactions.
• Support M&A activities including due diligence, structuring, drafting, negotiation, and closing.
• Advise on corporate governance, board materials, resolutions, and organizational documents.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and financing documents.
• Coordinate with external counsel, regulators, and internal stakeholders on complex matters.
• Travel as required to support client meetings and transactions.

Skills

Legal analysis

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Mergers & acquisitions

Cross-border coordination

Board communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission (U.S.)

Job description

Careers Inc. is seeking a skilled lawyer in Puerto Rico to serve as corporate and transactional counsel for our insurance industry client. The role demands handling corporate governance, regulatory matters, and complex financing transactions while supporting M&A activities and negotiations. Travel to client sites will be required.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and active U.S. bar license with 8–10 years of relevant experience, and is fluent in English and Spanish.