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Job Summary:
LUMA Litigation Counsel will assist the Company under the supervision of the General Counsel and/or Senior Counsel in managing litigation matters, including discovery and working with outside counsel.Job Description:
Drafts and reviews pleadings and motions for the Company before Commonwealth and federal agencies regulating the energy transmission and distribution industry in Puerto Rico, including state courts such as the Superior Court, Appellate Court and Supreme Court, and federal courts such as the Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Court and the Federal District Court of Puerto Rico, and administrative forums such as OSHA, Puerto Rico OSHA (PROSHA), Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB), Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works, among others.
Assists with the preparation of discovery and responses to discovery, including gathering of relevant information and documents. - Conduct legal research related to Company’s litigation claims.
Drafts and manages legal holds and demand letters.
Works with key business partners, legal team members, outside counsel and others as necessary to gather facts and information, assess legal risks and provide advice to protect the Company.
Provides education and training to business partners to ensure awareness and to help manage legal risks.
Communicating with and managing any third-party stakeholders including but not limited to external counsel, government entities, or auditors.
Provides legal support as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Follows all policies and procedures.
Performs major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned or needed.
Additional Job Description:
Education and experience:
Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience at a law firm or an in-house corporate legal department or a government agency including duties of supervision and management experience. Requires Juris Doctor and being admitted to the practice of Law in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).
Preferred to be admitted to the practice of law before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Preferable have subject matter expertise of the utility industry, in-depth knowledge of Puerto Rico energy laws and regulations, and general understanding of all legal requirements applicable to the transmission and distribution industry in Puerto Rico.
License/Certifications:
State bar license
Supervisory responsabilities:
No
Travel Requirements:
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: 10% Approximately
Overnight required: Yes
Physical Demands:
Stationary Position - Frequently
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
Climb - Seldom
Kneel - Seldom
Grab - Seldom
Bend - Seldom
Lift/carry over approximately 10 - 30 LBS
Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to
Working Conditions
Wet or Humid - N/A
Working near or on moving mechanical parts - N/A
Working near or on heavy machinery - N/A
Working in high places - N/A
Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - N/A
Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - N/A
Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - N/A
Work with Electricity - N/A
Work with explosives - N/A
Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- N/A
Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.
