PUBLIC FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYFinancial Services / Specialty Finance Practice GroupLocations: Atlanta, GAHYBRID (3 days/week in-office) Our client, a prestigious
AmLaw 50 international law firm, is seeking a
Public Finance Associate Attorney to support its
Specialty Finance practice in Atlanta. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career associate interested in
tax-exempt bond finance,
economic development incentives, and
public-private partnerships, with exposure to sophisticated transactions involving real estate, financial services, and corporate finance. The role offers hands-on responsibility, direct client interaction, and meaningful collaboration within a collegial, growth-oriented environment.
Candidate Profile - JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in Georgia, in good standing
- 1-3 years of substantive transactional experience in public finance transactions
- Background in real estate, financial services, or corporate transactional practice
- Demonstrated interest in traditional tax-exempt bond finance, economic development incentives, and public and private partnerships
- Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, client-service-oriented mindset
Key Responsibilities- Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents and related transaction materials
- Manage deal workflows, including coordination with internal teams, clients, and third-party participants to ensure timely execution
- Interface directly with clients, lenders, and other deal participants
- Support senior attorneys on public finance and specialty finance transactions
- Assist with business development initiatives and client relationship management efforts
Why Join Us? This role provides the opportunity to join a
well-established public finance and specialty finance platform offering substantial exposure to complex and meaningful transactions. Associates benefit from a
collaborative culture, direct mentorship, and a clear path for
professional growth and advancement. The practice encourages early responsibility while providing the support and resources of a large, sophisticated law firm environment.
Our client offers
unparalleled resources, world-class mentorship, and a collaborative environment designed to
accelerate professional growth. Attorneys in this group are given meaningful responsibility from day one and benefit from a culture that values excellence, innovation, and long-term career advancement.
Compensation & Benefits - Competitive Salary: Annual base salary is expected to range from $215,000-$250,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
- Bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive Benefits: medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 40l(k); backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
Application Requirements Qualified candidates should submit a
resume,
law school transcript, and
cover letter for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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