Bridgeport

About the Firm and Department

Pullman & Comley, LLC is one of Connecticut's oldest and most respected full-service law firms. Its Public Finance department is among the most experienced practices of its kind in the New England region, ranked number one in Connecticut by volume by Bond Buyer for six consecutive years. For decades, the team has served as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, and borrower's counsel on a wide range of municipal bond issuances, tax-exempt financings, and state and local government transactions. The department advises municipalities, state agencies, housing authorities, healthcare institutions, and educational organizations on complex financing structures. With a team of seven dedicated attorneys and two paralegals, the department offers an exceptional platform for attorneys looking to do meaningful, sophisticated public finance work alongside a talented and collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Act as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, or borrower's counsel on diverse public finance matters.
• Advise clients on state and federal tax laws, securities regulations, and Connecticut municipal statutes.
• Interface with senior stakeholders, government officials, and financial institutions.

Requirements

• 8–15 years of dedicated private practice in public finance or municipal bond law.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and oral communication skills for high-stakes transactional work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience structuring and closing low-income housing transactions, including those involving federal and state tax credits (LIHTC).
• Active and in good standing with the Connecticut State Bar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Vacation, sick, and personal days.
• 401(k) plan.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.

Schedule

Hybrid work model with a minimum of three days per week in the office.