Our client is an international law firm with a clear strategic vision and a dynamic trajectory. They are at the forefront of their industry, tackling groundbreaking work in areas others have yet to explore. Their core values shape a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking workplace culture. They foster innovation and work fluidly across practice areas, locations, and borders. This commitment to removing barriers has allowed them to cultivate a firm culture that values its people as much as its clients.
Job Description:
The Public Finance Team is seeking an associate or counsel with 2-5 years of relevant experience to join their Dallas office. Their team advises on a broad range of financing matters for state and local governmental entities, including municipal bonds, notes, and other obligations—tax-exempt or taxable—across the U.S. and its territories for public infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong transactional background with experience in public finance transactions and tax-exempt municipal bond financing. Experience with debt offerings and business transactions for school districts, junior college districts, cities, counties, and special-purpose districts is preferred.
Key Requirements:
- 2-5 years of transactional experience, preferably in public finance and municipal bond financing.
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach to support and enhance team collaboration and client relationships.
- Active Texas Bar membership or the ability to become licensed in Texas.
Additional Skills:
- Direct experience working with school districts, junior college districts, cities, counties, and special-purpose districts on debt financing and other business transactions.
- Knowledge of relevant public finance laws, tax codes, and regulatory considerations.
Benefits:
The Firm provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes:
- Access to comprehensive medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Access to pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Participation in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible
- Access to fertility benefits for full-time employees
- Generous paid parental leave benefit
- Competitive paid time off
- 11 Firm holidays
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