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Public Finance Associate Attorney

Career PageLos Angeles, California, United States $ 140,000.00 - 170,000.00 (US Dollar)Mid Level
$170KExpiredVerified Sep 23, 2026

Job description

Pay: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a sophisticated public finance practice handling meaningful transactions nationwideTake on significant responsibility with a clear path toward becoming a lead attorney within the firmWork directly on complex bond, municipal, project finance, education, healthcare, real estate, and development mattersCollaborate with experienced attorneys while maintaining meaningful ownership of transactionsEarn an annual performance bonus of up to 20%Join an established boutique environment where strong attorneys can have visible impact and long-term growth Location Hybrid opportunity available in Kansas City, Missouri; Chicago, Illinois; New York City, New York; Los Angeles, California; Houston, Texas; or Dallas, Texas. We prefer attorneys who can work from one of our offices approximately two days per week while maintaining flexibility for focused work outside the office. Note Candidates must have at least 5 years of transactional attorney experience, including at least 2 years of direct public finance experience. Candidates may be admitted to practice in any U.S. state. About Us We are an established boutique law firm with a sophisticated nationwide transactional practice representing public and private sector clients in complex financing matters. Our team values strong legal work, collaboration, professional growth, and giving talented attorneys the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of their matters. Confidential Employer. Job Description Represent issuers, underwriters, borrowers, financial institutions, municipalities, public agencies, and other clients in public finance transactionsServe as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, underwriter's counsel, or other transaction counsel depending on the matterDraft and negotiate bond resolutions, indentures, loan agreements, offering documents, closing certificates, and related financing documentsManage transactions from initial structuring through documentation, diligence, and closingAdvise clients on tax-exempt financing, securities law, municipal finance, and related transactional mattersHandle multiple sophisticated transactions while working closely with clients, colleagues, and financing professionalsAssume increasing client and matter responsibility with the opportunity to develop into a lead attorney within the practice Qualifications 5+ years of transactional attorney experience2+ years of direct public finance experienceExperience with municipal bonds, bond transactions, tax-exempt financing, or closely related public finance mattersStrong transactional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skillsActive bar admission in at least one U.S. stateAbility to manage sophisticated transactions with limited oversightStrong client communication and project management skills Why You Will Love Working Here Meaningful responsibility instead of being buried several layers below the clientClear opportunity to grow into a lead attorney roleSophisticated public finance work across multiple industries and jurisdictionsCollaborative boutique environment with nationwide capabilitiesHybrid flexibility and access to several major U.S. marketsCompetitive compensation with performance bonus potential JPC-1891 Benefits: Dental insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance

Pay: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Pay:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Why This Is a Great Opportunity
  • Join a sophisticated public finance practice handling meaningful transactions nationwide
  • Take on significant responsibility with a clear path toward becoming a lead attorney within the firm
  • Work directly on complex bond, municipal, project finance, education, healthcare, real estate, and development matters
  • Collaborate with experienced attorneys while maintaining meaningful ownership of transactions
  • Earn an annual performance bonus of up to 20%
  • Join an established boutique environment where strong attorneys can have visible impact and long-term growth

Location

Location

Hybrid opportunity available in Kansas City, Missouri; Chicago, Illinois; New York City, New York; Los Angeles, California; Houston, Texas; or Dallas, Texas. We prefer attorneys who can work from one of our offices approximately two days per week while maintaining flexibility for focused work outside the office.

Note

Note

Candidates must have at least 5 years of transactional attorney experience, including at least 2 years of direct public finance experience. Candidates may be admitted to practice in any U.S. state.

About Us

About Us

We are an established boutique law firm with a sophisticated nationwide transactional practice representing public and private sector clients in complex financing matters. Our team values strong legal work, collaboration, professional growth, and giving talented attorneys the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of their matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Job Description
  • Represent issuers, underwriters, borrowers, financial institutions, municipalities, public agencies, and other clients in public finance transactions
  • Serve as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, underwriter's counsel, or other transaction counsel depending on the matter
  • Draft and negotiate bond resolutions, indentures, loan agreements, offering documents, closing certificates, and related financing documents
  • Manage transactions from initial structuring through documentation, diligence, and closing
  • Advise clients on tax-exempt financing, securities law, municipal finance, and related transactional matters
  • Handle multiple sophisticated transactions while working closely with clients, colleagues, and financing professionals
  • Assume increasing client and matter responsibility with the opportunity to develop into a lead attorney within the practice

Qualifications

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of transactional attorney experience
  • 2+ years of direct public finance experience
  • Experience with municipal bonds, bond transactions, tax-exempt financing, or closely related public finance matters
  • Strong transactional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
  • Ability to manage sophisticated transactions with limited oversight
  • Strong client communication and project management skills

Why You Will Love Working Here

Why You Will Love Working Here
  • Meaningful responsibility instead of being buried several layers below the client
  • Clear opportunity to grow into a lead attorney role
  • Sophisticated public finance work across multiple industries and jurisdictions
  • Collaborative boutique environment with nationwide capabilities
  • Hybrid flexibility and access to several major U.S. markets
  • Competitive compensation with performance bonus potential

JPC-1891

JPC-1891

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance