Associate Attorney / Counsel – Public Finance

The People Of: Professional Services; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services seeks an Associate Attorney / Counsel in Public Finance to join a growing municipal finance practice. The role offers responsibility advising public sector entities on complex financings supporting infrastructure, housing, and development.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of transactional experience and a JD; familiarity with government issuers and tax considerations is preferred. Texas Bar eligibility is required for this position within a global law firm.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of transactional experience in public finance or municipal finance.
• JD required and prior experience working in a law firm.
• Experience advising governmental entities or public authorities on financing transactions is preferred.
• Familiarity with municipal finance regulations, tax considerations, and bond structures.
• Strong drafting and communication skills for collaborative deal teams.
• Active Texas Bar membership or eligibility to become licensed in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Advise on municipal bond financings and public sector debt transactions.
• Assist governmental entities with financing initiatives.
• Structure and support bond issuances (tax-exempt and taxable).
• Draft and review transaction documents including bond documents and financing agreements.
• Provide guidance on municipal law, regulatory considerations, and tax aspects.
• Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, underwriters, and other participants.
• Support complex public finance projects tied to infrastructure and development initiatives.

Skills

Public finance

Transactional experience

Drafting

Team collaboration

Education

J.D./LL.B.

Job description

Associate Attorney / Counsel – Public Finance

Advert Code: MLFS 181

A leading global law firm is seeking a Public Finance Associate or Counsel (2–5 years’ experience) to join its growing public finance practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for attorneys who want to work on sophisticated municipal finance transactions while building a long-term career within a highly respected international platform.

The role offers meaningful responsibility advising public sector entities and market participants on complex financing transactions that support critical infrastructure, housing, and community development initiatives.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with experienced attorneys on a broad range of municipal finance matters involving governmental issuers, public authorities, and institutional stakeholders. The practice regularly advises cities, counties, housing authorities, and special-purpose districts on financing strategies and debt issuances.

Associates and counsel in the group gain early exposure to transaction leadership, client interaction, and strategic structuring of public finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on municipal bond financings and public sector debt transactions
• Assist governmental entities including cities, counties, housing authorities, and special-purpose districts with financing initiatives
• Structure and support tax-exempt and taxable bond issuances
• Draft and review transaction documentation including bond documents, financing agreements, and disclosure materials
• Provide guidance on municipal law, regulatory considerations, and tax-related aspects of public finance transactions
• Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, underwriters, and other transaction participants throughout the financing process
• Support complex public finance projects tied to infrastructure, development, and community initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2–5 years of transactional experience, preferably in public finance or municipal finance
• JD required and prior experience working in a law firm
• Experience advising governmental entities or public authorities on financing transactions is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with municipal finance regulations, tax considerations, and bond structures
• Strong drafting and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in collaborative deal teams
• Active Texas Bar membership or eligibility to become licensed in Texas

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to work on high-impact public finance transactions supporting major public projects
• Clear career progression opportunities with potential advancement from counsel roles toward senior leadership and partnership consideration
• Access to a global platform serving sophisticated clients and cross-border matters
• A collaborative environment focused on mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth

This position is ideal for attorneys seeking to deepen their expertise in public finance while building a meaningful and impactful long-term career within a top-tier international practice.