Senior Counsel - Public Finance

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking an experienced attorney to join their Municipal finance Legal team based in New York. This role emphasizes handling financial insurance matters across U.S. transactions and supporting senior leadership in wider legal aspects.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and at least 6 years of relevant experience, focusing on public finance transactions. Familiarity with industry participants and complex financings, such as healthcare and education, is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in public finance at a law firm or financial institution.
• Deep understanding of municipal finance transactions and industry participants.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply laws impacting public finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of deal documents.
• Oversee legal aspects from initial structuring through closing.

Skills

Public finance experience

Legal drafting and negotiation

Advising underwriting and credit teams

Complex financing knowledge

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

Seeking an experienced attorney to join a Municipal finance Legal team, focusing on financial insurance matters across U.S. transactions. The position also involves broader legal support as directed by senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply laws impacting public finance transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of deal documents
• Advise underwriting and credit teams on legal considerations
• Oversee legal aspects from initial structuring through closing
• Handle post-closing matters, including amendments, consents, and waivers

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in public finance at a law firm or financial institution
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership (NY or eligible)
• Deep understanding of municipal finance transactions and industry participants
• Experience with complex financings (e.g., healthcare, education, housing) preferred
• Familiarity with distressed or restructuring scenarios is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment