Public Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Public Finance Associate Attorney with the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

The Public Finance Associate Attorney will primarily focus on public finance transactions and securities law matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong transactional experience and be highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Superior client service skills and exceptional writing and communication abilities are essential for success in this role.

Duties:

• Assist in structuring, drafting, and negotiating public finance transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to securities law and public finance matters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on client matters and provide support as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to address legal inquiries and concerns.
• Handle various tasks related to transactional work, including document review and preparation.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of relevant law firm experience.
• Membership in the Bar in a U.S. State.
• Strong transactional background, preferably with experience in public finance transactions.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated with superior client service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in a U.S. State.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Transactional drafting and negotiation.
• Client relationship management.
• Communication (written and verbal).
• Organizational and time management.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

Benefits offered:

• Full elective health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program.
• Compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.