Public Finance Associate

Job Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its well-established Public Finance practice within the Finance group. The firm handles a wide range of public finance matters including healthcare finance, economic development, housing, infrastructure, tax increment financing (TIF), special assessments, and education-related transactions. This role offers direct exposure to complex deals and clients including governmental entities, financial institutions, borrowers, and underwriters.

Location

• Detroit, MI

Duties

• Represent clients as bond counsel, lender’s counsel, and disclosure counsel

• Advise on matters involving state agencies, municipalities, and public sector financing

• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents and public offering materials

• Conduct due diligence and manage transactional timelines

• Provide legal advice related to tax, securities, UCC, and contract law applicable to public finance

• Collaborate with partners and clients in structuring and closing deals

• Manage multiple matters efficiently in a deadline-driven environment

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant public finance experience

• Hands-on experience serving as bond counsel, lender’s counsel, or disclosure counsel

• Prior work with governmental or quasi-governmental agencies strongly preferred

• Familiarity with transactional law and public finance regulatory requirements

• Ability to manage workflows independently and within a team

Education

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

• Academic emphasis in business law preferred

Certifications

• Active Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction of hire (or ability to obtain admission promptly)

Skills

• Strong drafting, analytical, and issue-spotting abilities

• Understanding of public finance principles including tax and securities compliance

• Proficiency in managing deal processes and coordinating with multiple stakeholders

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Backup Care for Dependents

• Supportive work environment with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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.