Mid-Level Public Finance Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking a skilled Public Finance Associate with 3 to 7 years of experience to join their Denver office. This position offers the opportunity to work on public finance matters, including municipal bonds, commercial loans, public infrastructure projects, and public-private partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting transaction documents, securities disclosure, and working with state and local government entities and nonprofits. This hybrid role offers the chance to make a significant impact while working on complex and diverse public finance transactions.

Location:

• Denver, CO

Duties:

• Draft transaction documents, including official statements, trust indentures, resolutions, loan agreements, closing certificates, and third-party consents.
• Assist in reviewing due diligence materials and draft securities disclosure offering documents, such as limited offering memorandums and official statements.
• Work on matters related to municipal bonds, notes, tax-exempt or taxable commercial loans, and public-private partnerships for infrastructure and other capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate with state and local governmental entities and nonprofit organizations on various public finance projects.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in public finance and/or real estate finance.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Colorado Bar (or eligibility to waive in with a UBE score).
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong legal research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Colorado Bar (or eligibility to waive in with a UBE score).

Skills:

• Experience with drafting public finance transaction documents (e.g., official statements, trust indentures, loan agreements).
• Proficiency in securities disclosure offering documents and limited offering memorandums.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members.
• Knowledge of municipal bonds, tax-exempt and taxable loans, public infrastructure projects, and public-private partnerships.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health insurance with optional HSA
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Dental and vision care
  • Life insurance
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary programs:
  • Voluntary accident insurance
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance
  • Voluntary long-term care insurance
  • Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
  • Pet insurance
• Commuter and transit programs may be available in certain markets.

As one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 40 offices, it was founded in 1967. This full-service firm provides legal representation in banking and finance, blockchain, corporate, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, environmental, food, gaming, health care, real estate, tax, hospitality, and others. This innovative law firm creates creative and efficient strategies that enable to improve predictability, provide better insights, and deliver more value. The firm is committed to diversity and appreciates all backgrounds. Having a collaborative environment, the attorneys and staff have achieved significant results in the legal community. The firm provides new associates with high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills. Offering unique professional opportunities, the firm empowers attorneys at all levels to shape their paths to success. The firm has developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community and strives to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a wide range of causes. The firm has numerous recognition awards and awards for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation.