Public Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Public Finance Practice Group in Washington, D.C. The role involves guiding clients through various tax-exempt and taxable financings across sectors such as non-profit, higher education, and healthcare.

Duties

• Review, draft, and analyze credit support, tax, construction, and management agreements.
• Draft and negotiate financing and offering documents, certificates, and opinions.
• Review and analyze complex federal tax issues.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in debt finance, public finance, or project finance at a top 100 law firm.
• Experience with real estate, secured lending, and tax-exempt finance transactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Strong academic record with excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• DC Bar membership required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active DC Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.

Although it is a full-service firm, this organization seems to excel when it comes to the more specialized practice areas, such as environmental, regulatory and energy practices. The representation of Mid-Atlantic technology clients is rewarding for the firm as well. In keeping with this theme, the firm utilizes state of the art communications equipment and computers in order to streamline work efforts and reduce costs for the firm and its clients. Associates will appreciate the fact that the firm is filled with a fairly diverse crowd and that salaries are merit-based, rather than lockstep.