Public Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Public Finance Associate to join their team in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will lead complex bond financings and workouts, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Duties

• Lead associate on complex bond financings and workouts.
• Serve as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, and issuer's special counsel.
• Represent bond credit enhancement providers and major 501(c)(3) borrowers.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to structure bond transactions.

Requirements

• Significant broad-based public finance experience.
• Substantive experience structuring bond transactions.
• Municipal bond real estate and UCC experience.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Highly motivated and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive bonus system with productivity and merit-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This large DC firm is known as a place that offers a broad and sophisticated practice, while also being very family friendly. Although salaries are slightly less than competitor firms as associates become more senior, this is reflected in the lower billable hour requirement, which seems to be welcomed by associates that seem to value a more balanced work and personal life. We hear that associates are treated with respect, the culture is exceptionally diverse and progressive, and pro bono work is valued beyond mere lip service.