Junior In-House Attorney & Notary

Company: Island Finance

With over 65 years of service, Island Finance LLC is the largest financial institution in Puerto Rico. It serves over 70,000 clients, with consumer loans and a variety of financial products and services. Also, it has a comprehensive distribution network with 48 branches, a call center and an advanced Internet banking service available through www.islandfinance.com.

Island Finance is not only a Financial Company committed to the future of Puerto Rico, but also works every day to offer the highest quality of service and is the one who has reached out to thousands of clients when they have needed it most, in addition to maintaining a positive and dynamic work environment with a team committed to offering the best.

We are the Financial Company of the 21st century, with over five decades helping you realize your dreams. Because there is one thing that does not change and that is that sixty-five years later we are here...

We deeply appreciate your support and reaffirm our commitment. That's why with us... ¡¡Yes, you can!!

General Job Summary

Island Finance LLC is seeking a highly motivated and talented licensed attorney and notary for an entry-level, in-house position within the company’s Legal Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career attorney to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of legal matters. The Legal Department provides comprehensive legal support and strategic guidance to the company, handling issues including—but not limited to—contract drafting, negotiation and review, litigation, corporate law and governance, legislative matters, civil and administrative law, labor law, and employment-related issues.

Essential Functions

• Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions

• Draft, interpret, contracts of all types

• Consulting and handling all corporate legal processes

• Read, analyze and provide legal guidance on legal documents

• Legal research and writing and guarding company against legal risks

• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations

• Draft and review reports and other legal documents

• Collaborate with senior attorneys to prepare cases for trial, including organizing evidence, exhibits, and case materials.

• Draft corporate governance documents

• Assist on policies developments and compliance

• Review and indexing of files and records

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

• Licensed attorney and notary in good standing in Puerto Rico

• More than one (1) year up to and including three (3) years

• Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish)

• Technical training in legal research specifically in legal databases.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word-Excel-Power Point)

• Ability to think critically, quick problem-solving and decision making skills

• Strong attention to detail, organization and time-management skills

• Ability to adjust priorities in response to unanticipated events

• Ability to manage and stay on top of a variety of projects in an organized manner

• Ability to work efficiently and quickly, while maintaining good work product

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with professionalism

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams, with employees at all levels and under pressure

• Excellent Legal research and writing skills

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