Public Finance Counsel

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Finance Counsel to join its Public Finance Practice Group in Raleigh. This role involves leading complex tax-exempt and taxable financing transactions for diverse clients, including healthcare, energy, and higher education sectors. The position requires substantial experience in structuring, drafting, and closing deals while serving as a primary client contact and mentoring junior team members.

Duties

• Lead tax-exempt and taxable financing transactions from structuring through closing with a high degree of independence.



• Review, draft, and analyze underlying credit support, tax, construction, and management agreements.



• Draft and negotiate financing documents, official statements, trust indentures, and legal opinions.



• Analyze complex federal tax issues and securities law disclosure obligations.



• Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals while supporting business development efforts.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of public finance experience, including substantial tax-exempt bond experience, in a top 100 law firm or comparable setting.



• Demonstrated ability to lead transactions as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, lender's counsel, or borrower's counsel.



• Deep knowledge of federal tax requirements for tax-exempt obligations and related documentation.



• Proven ability to manage complex transactions, supervise junior lawyers, and provide practical, business-focused advice.



• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and legal teams.



• Admitted to practice in, or eligible for admission in, the state where the candidate will be based.

Education

• Strong academic record with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with real estate, secured lending, and project finance transactions is a plus.



• Established client base or demonstrated interest in business development is preferred.



• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms, including AI tools for research and drafting.



• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities.



• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.



• Excellent benefits package.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306