Public Finance Counsel

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Finance Counsel to join its Public Finance Practice Group in Richmond. The firm guides clients through tax-exempt and taxable financings for non-profit, higher education, energy infrastructure, healthcare, and governmental sectors. This role involves leading complex transactions from structuring to closing, serving as a primary point of contact for clients and underwriters, and supervising junior legal staff.

Duties

• Lead tax-exempt and taxable financing transactions from start to finish, acting as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, or borrower's counsel.



• Review, draft, and analyze underlying credit support, tax, construction, and management agreements, as well as official statements and legal opinions.



• Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals while providing practical, business-focused advice to clients.



• Collaborate with partners to develop client relationships and support the practice's business development efforts.



• Leverage innovative technology platforms, such as AI tools, to accelerate research and streamline document drafting.

Requirements

• Eight or more years of public finance experience, including substantial tax-exempt bond experience, in a top 100 law firm or comparable setting.



• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and working groups with a high degree of independence.



• Deep knowledge of federal tax requirements for tax-exempt obligations and federal securities law disclosure obligations.



• Admitted to practice in, or eligible for admission in, the state where the candidate will be based.

Education

• Strong academic record with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with real estate, secured lending, and project finance transactions is preferred, particularly representing lenders and underwriters.



• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, business teams, and legal teams.



• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.



• An established client base or demonstrated interest in business development is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities.



• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.



• Excellent benefits package.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306