Public Finance Associate

BCG Attorney Search; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Public Finance Associate for its Rochester, NY office. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in public finance law, supporting various transactions while managing multiple clients and deadlines.

The role involves assisting with bond issuances, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree and have relevant bar admission. The position includes benefits such as medical insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 to 5 years of experience in public finance law.
• Strong academic credentials expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with public finance transactions, including bond issuances.
• Draft and review transaction documents.
• Conduct legal research on tax laws.
• Support closings and coordinate with advisors.
• Prepare closing documents and maintain files.
• Participate in client meetings for business development.

Skills

Legal research and document drafting

Excellent technical communication skills

Organizational and multitasking abilities

Collaborative work across practice areas

Experience in public finance transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Finance Associate in Rochester, NY. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in public finance law, supporting transactions such as tax‑exempt and taxable bond offerings, and governmental financings. They should be adept at managing multiple clients and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Duties

• Assist with public finance transactions, including bond issuances and municipal financings.
• Draft and review transaction documents, such as offering documents and bond resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence on federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Support closings and coordinate with underwriters and financial advisors.
• Prepare closing and post‑closing documents and maintain transaction files.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practice areas.
• Experience in public finance transactions.
• Proficiency in legal research and document drafting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Certifications and Education

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.