What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Finance Attorney position at Dentons?
Posted on May 22, 2024
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Responsibilities and practice
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP is seeking a highly qualified Public Finance Attorney to join our collegial and fast-growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public finance, with experience in bond transactions, tax-exempt financing, and securities law. The person in this role advises municipalities, counties, conservancy districts, regional districts, other public entities, and private sector entities on taxable and tax-exempt financings, and economic development matters, including tax abatements and tax increment financing. The position involves collaboratively interfacing with broad and extensive government services, utilities, land use practices.
- Represent clients in bond transactions, including drafting and negotiating bond documents
- Advise clients on tax-exempt financing and securities law compliance
- Work collaboratively with other attorneys to provide exceptional client service
The position can include a mix of in-office and remote work depending on case and workload demands. The candidate hired for this position will work collaboratively with dedicated partners and associates on a variety of complex public finance matters. This provides an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits and resources of a large, international law firm experiencing significant growth.
Position requirements
Personal skills/attributes
- Self-starter who takes initiative, works well independently, and embraces teamwork
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate advice to clients and colleagues
- Must have strong analytical skills and capacity to offer unique perspectives on complex issues
- Demonstrates sound judgment and works effectively to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
Technical skills
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience
- Meaningful corporate and transactional experience preferred
Other requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Indiana bar or willing to obtain Indiana license
Equal opportunities
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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