Public Finance Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental well-being programs

Family care

Disability & leave

401K

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles seeks a Public Finance Associate with 3-4 years of law firm experience to join our public finance team. The role focuses on municipal bonds and related transactions for governmental entities and financial institutions.

Candidates must hold a JD and be a member of the Bar. The position emphasizes strong writing, communication, and client service, with opportunities to work on IRS audits, SEC investigations, and securitizations.

Qualifications

• JD required and bar admission in a U.S. state.
• 3–4 years of relevant law firm experience in public finance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in municipal bond and other public finance transactions.
• Engage in IRS audits and SEC investigations.
• Participate in public-private partnerships and securitizations.
• Support bankruptcy and work-out processes.

Skills

Transactional background

Public finance transactions

UCC knowledge

Securities law

Strong writing & communication

Interpersonal & organizational skills

Education

J.D.

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Finance Associate with 3-4 years of experience to join their Los Angeles, California office. The firm handles a wide range of financing matters for diverse clients, including governmental entities and investment banks, across the U.S. and its territories.

Duties

• Assist in municipal bond and other public finance transactions.
• Engage in IRS audits and SEC investigations.
• Participate in public-private partnerships and securitizations.
• Support bankruptcy and work-out processes.

Requirements

• Three to four years of relevant law firm experience.
• Membership in the Bar of a U.S. State.
• Superior client service skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in a U.S. State.

Skills

• Strong transactional background.
• Experience in public finance transactions, UCC, and securities law is a plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.