Public Finance Associate

Job Overview:
A prominent national law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Public Finance practice in Washington, D.C. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed attorney with at least two years of experience and a strong interest in public finance transactions. The position offers hands-on experience working closely with seasoned partners in a collaborative environment, with a clear path for growth and partnership potential.

Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Duties:

• Draft loan agreements and related transactional documents

• Coordinate and conduct transaction closings

• Manage and review due diligence for public finance transactions

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents including authorizing and organizational documents

• Interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations

• Ensure all required approvals are in place before executing transactions

• Work directly with clients, partners, and stakeholders in governmental and finance sectors

• Support the firm's goal of delivering exceptional legal services to clients

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public finance or related legal fields

• Prior work with state/local government finance departments, institutional lenders, or investment banks preferred

• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the District of Columbia (or ability to obtain within the first year of employment)

Skills:

• Familiarity with tax-exempt financing, asset-based finance, or real estate finance

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

• High level of organization and matter management

• Confident decision-making and negotiation capabilities

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative abilities

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy financial assistance

• Flexible paid vacation, sick leave (1 hour per 30 worked), and 9 paid holidays annually

• Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and military leave

• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement plan

• Discretionary performance bonuses

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), back-up care support

• Domestic partner benefits and commuter benefits

• Technology allowance

The District of Columbia law office entered the legal market thirty-five years ago. Twenty well-established attorneys are employed at the D.C. office. There are five key areas of practice. Litigation, corporate finance, public finance, housing, and federal law are their practice disciplines. Attorneys received commendations in a prominent law publication.