Attorney

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 seeks a highly motivated and talented licensed attorney and notary with 1-3 years of experience to work in-house directly with the company’s General Counsel and Legal Department. The Company’s Legal Department provides legal advice and guidance to the company and handles a wide variety of legal issues and matters, including among others, contract drafting, negotiating and review, litigation, corporate law and governance, legislation, civil law, administrative law, labor law and personnel matters. The candidate will assist the Legal Department in reviewing and responding to a wide variety of legal documents and perform other duties as required. Each legal document must be analyzed in the context of the ultimate intention of the document in terms of risk, value and purpose. The successful candidate will be able to, among other things, identify contract issues, analyze complex legal material quickly and accurately, make recommendations on resolution and provide appropriate and timely response.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, interpret, administer and enforce contracts of all types

• Consulting and handling all corporate legal processes

• Read, analyze and provide legal guidance on complex legal documents

• Legal research and writing and guarding company against legal risks

• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations

• Structure, draft and review reports and other legal documents

• Represent company in legal proceedings (administrative, court trials, etc.)

• Draft corporate governance documents

• Policy development and compliance

• Review and indexing of files and records

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed attorney and notary in good standing in Puerto Rico

• Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish)

• 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

The following must be submitted for the company to deem your application complete:

• Cover letter in which you specify your qualifications

• Copy of attorney and notary diplomas

• Law school transcripts

• Legal writing sample in English and Spanish (no more than 3 pages for each)

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