Public Finance Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Finance Attorney to join its office in Durham, North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to engage in sophisticated public finance work, providing legal services to municipalities, counties, and other public entities. The position involves meaningful client interaction and collaboration with experienced attorneys in a supportive environment.

Duties

• Represent public sector clients in various public finance transactions, including general obligation and revenue bonds.
• Serve as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, underwriter's counsel, or borrower's counsel.
• Advise clients on North Carolina public finance law and related regulatory requirements.
• Draft and review bond documents and transaction materials.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with financial professionals.
• Support business development and contribute to client relationships.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina, or ability to obtain licensure promptly.
• Experience in public finance, municipal law, or government representation preferred.
• Familiarity with government financing structures and tax considerations.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively and work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in North Carolina, or ability to obtain licensure promptly.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively.

Benefits

• Direct client engagement and substantive responsibility.
• Collaborative and collegial working environment.
• Flexible career paths with opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This firm reportedly has a congenial environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. It offers transactional and litigation legal services to businesses, financial institutions, governments, individuals and insurance companies. We like this firm because clients have access to the resources and breadth of experience of a full-service firm as well as the direct personal contact with attorneys found in smaller firms. With offices in both central and southwest Virginia, the firms attorneys are able to help clients with legal needs throughout the state. The firm is in a current period of growth that we cant see ending any time soon.