Municipal Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Finance Associate in Oakland, CA. The position involves working within the Public Law Practice Group, assisting clients with municipal finance matters. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of relevant experience.

Duties

• Represent public agencies, underwriters, lenders, or borrowers in municipal finance transactions.
• Draft, conduct diligence, and manage transactions with increasing responsibility.
• Analyze sophisticated financing structures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide practical, client-focused advice on complex legal and regulatory issues.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in municipal finance transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong writing, research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with a partial match.

Founded over nine decades ago, this family-owned firm specializes in a wide range of practices including constitutional law, intellectual property, family law, real estate, public law, employment litigation, construction, insurance, data privacy, and others. With 10 offices throughout California, the firm has over a hundred highly experienced and skilled attorneys. Serving public agencies and private businesses throughout California, this firm has earned a great reputation for providing high-quality representation based on honesty, efficiency, and prompt responsiveness. The firm fosters a professional collegial work environment that promotes equality, dignity, and respect. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an option for employees to work remotely.