Public Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Finance Associate with 3-8 years of experience to join its San Francisco, CA office. The role involves handling a wide range of financing matters involving state or local governmental entities, including municipal bonds, tax-exempt or taxable obligations, and public-private partnerships.

Duties

• Manage municipal bond transactions and other public finance matters.
• Assist with IRS audits and SEC investigations.
• Participate in public-private partnership projects.
• Engage in secondary market repackagings and securitizations.
• Support bankruptcy and work-out processes.

Requirements

• Three to eight years of relevant law firm experience.
• Highly motivated with superior client service skills.
• Membership in the Bar of a U.S. State.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in a U.S. State.

Skills

• Strong transactional background.
• Experience in public finance transactions and securities law preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.