Public Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-level Associate to join its Public Finance Practice Group in Charlotte, NC. The role involves guiding clients through tax-exempt and taxable financings across various sectors, including healthcare, energy, and higher education. The associate will engage in drafting, negotiating, and analyzing financing documents and complex federal tax issues.

Duties

• Review, draft, and analyze credit support, tax, construction, and management agreements.
• Draft and negotiate financing and offering documents, certificates, and opinions.
• Analyze complex federal tax issues related to financings.
• Collaborate with public and private clients across multiple industries.

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.
• North Carolina Bar membership required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and tax issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.

This is a full-service AmLaw 100 firm with a growing Charlotte office. The associates here work normal hours and get top pay. They are given sophisticated work and client contact early in their careers. These partners truly mentor their associates. It is not uncommon for these associates to have an open and honest dialogue with their partners about the firm, the office and the work. Although this firm is highly selective, once you are in, you wont want to leave. We like this firm a lot and have very good relationships here.