Public Finance Associate

Job Overview

An established national law firm is seeking a highly motivated associate with 3–5 years of public finance experience to join its Finance Practice Group. The practice focuses on a broad range of public finance matters including healthcare, housing, infrastructure, education, and economic development. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and diverse transactions involving borrowers, issuers, financial institutions, and governmental agencies across the country.

Location

• Chicago, IL

Duties

• Serve as bond counsel, lender’s counsel, and/or disclosure counsel in public finance transactions

• Advise clients including state agencies, municipalities, governmental entities, and financial institutions

• Draft and negotiate financing documents and disclosure materials

• Manage due diligence and transaction closings

• Interpret and apply legal principles across tax, securities, UCC, and contract law relevant to public finance

• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to support transaction objectives

• Handle matter management, timelines, and workflow across multiple projects

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant public finance legal experience

• Demonstrated experience working in bond counsel, lender’s counsel, or disclosure counsel roles

• Familiarity with governmental clients and finance-related regulatory frameworks

• Proven ability to manage complex transactions under tight deadlines

• Excellent legal writing, research, and organizational skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Preferred coursework or focus in business law

Certifications

• Active membership in the Bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Admission to the Bar of the specific office location upon hire (if not already admitted)

Skills

• Strong command of tax, securities, UCC, and contract law principles

• High-level drafting and analytical capabilities

• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written

• Strong interpersonal skills and client service orientation

• Organized, efficient, and proactive approach to legal work

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Backup Care for Dependents

• Adoption Assistance

• Inclusive and diverse work environment committed to equal opportunity

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.