Bond/Public Finance Attorney
Responsibilities
- Work with financing teams on deal structure and public finance transactions, including all facets of bond issuance
- Draft bond purchase and underwriting agreements
- Conduct legal research and analysis related to tax and municipal law issues
- Interface directly with clients, financial advisors, investment bankers, rating agencies and other deal-team representatives
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience, including:
- Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
- Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to learn about and work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities in public finance matters
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated success working as a team player in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to work independently
- Admission to the California State Bar
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in public finance, transactional, and/or real estate law
- Experience working with bond and finance transactions and restructurings, as well as financing teams
- Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and conducting due diligence
- Education law experience a plus
Benefits
The Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing options; sick and vacation time, along with paid holidays. Additional voluntary benefits are also available.
Pay
The annual salary range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $125,000 to $150,000. The final annual salary offered will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Schedule
Candidates may work in a hybrid model, combining remote and in-office work.
Contact Information
Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1750, Long Beach, CA 90802 or AttorneyRecruiting@dwkesq.com.