Public Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with two to four years of transactional experience to join the Public Finance practice group in Atlanta, GA. This full-time, partnership-track associate position offers an opportunity to work in areas such as municipal finance, special district representation, affordable housing, or economic development.

Duties

• Engage in transactional work within the Public Finance practice group.
• Collaborate on projects related to municipal finance and economic development.
• Contribute to affordable housing and special district representation matters.

Requirements

• Two to four years of transactional experience.
• Interest in municipal finance or related areas is a plus.
• Strong academic record and market experience preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills.
• Georgia Bar license preferred; required within one year of joining.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admittance to the Georgia Bar (or eligibility to obtain within one year).

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity.
• Drug-free workplace.
• Participation in E-Verify.
• Veteran and disability-friendly environment.

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.