Associate Attorney

Are you a skilled real estate attorney looking to advance your career? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and high-performing legal setting? If you want to join a firm that values your knowledge, encourages your professional growth, and presents challenging legal work, this could be the right fit for you.

We are hiring an Associate Attorney for our Real Estate & Title Insurance (RE&TI) Practice Group. This position offers hands-on involvement with complex real estate, mortgage, and notarial matters, as well as strong advancement opportunities. If you have at least 2-3 years of experience in real estate and notarial law and are seeking a full-time role with growth potential, consider applying.

Compensation- Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 (DOE) plus competitive fringe benefits (401(k), full health insurance, CLE, among others).

$65,000 - $70,000 -DOE plus benefits

• Handle complex real estate, mortgage, and notarial matters, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and clients to efficiently resolve cases and develop strategic legal solutions
• Draft, review, and negotiate deeds, contracts, pleadings, affidavits, and motions
• Represent clients in court hearings, legal proceedings, and negotiations
• Communicate and meet with Registry of the Property personnel and other key stakeholders
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on evolving real estate and notarial laws
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation, ensuring accessibility for attorneys and staff
• Support other practice areas as needed, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative legal team

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
• Notarial Bar certification required
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) – strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Experience handling real estate transactions, title insurance, and mortgage matters (2-3 years preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico (preferred but not required)

EDGE Legal LLC is a results-oriented, multi-disciplinary law firm with offices in San Juan and Mayagüez. Founded by leading attorneys from one of Puerto Rico’s largest corporate law firms, EDGE Legal represents a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, real estate investors, infrastructure developers, healthcare professionals, and publicly traded companies across the U.S. and Europe.

Our team is dedicated to excellence, strategic problem-solving, and delivering high-value legal services to clients.