Bond/Public Finance Attorney

Dannis Woliver Kelley; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation time

Job summary

Dannis Woliver Kelley is seeking an attorney to join its Bond group within a mid-sized education law firm. Candidates will work on public finance transactions, including bond issuance, and directly interface with clients and deal-team representatives.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and be admitted to the California State Bar. The role offers a hybrid work model with locations in San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego, Sacramento, and Fresno.

The annual salary ranges from $125,000 to $150,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in law.
• Flexibility and initiative for a variety of legal matters.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work with financing teams on deal structure and public finance transactions.
• Draft bond purchase and underwriting agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on tax and municipal law.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Admission to the California State Bar

Job description

Mid-sized education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks an attorney to join its Bond group. If you are interested in joining a team that supports the education of students in California, we encourage you to apply.

Candidates will be considered for the following DWK offices (Hybrid): San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno

Responsibilities Include

• 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

Qualified candidates will have 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 Include

• 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

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both California’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) and local Fair Chance Ordinances (FCOs).

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. In addition to the offered salary, our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with matching and profit‑sharing options; sick and vacation time, along with paid holidays. We offer additional voluntary benefits designed to meet your individual needs.