Public and Infrastructure Finance Associate

Overview

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking an Associate to join our Public Infrastructure and Finance practice in our Los Angeles, Palo Alto or San Francisco offices.

Salary range: $225,000 - $280,000 per year, depending on skills and experience.

We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other benefits.

The successful candidate will be expected to draft bond and disclosure documents for various public finance deals including governmental, conduit, and 501(c)(3) deals related to financings for local governments, housing projects, K-12 and higher education facilities, healthcare facilities and various economic development projects, among others. The candidate will also draft documents related to representation of banks and underwriters in transactions providing loans and financings primarily for K-12 and higher education facility projects and not-for-profit organizations.

The successful candidate will also have a working knowledge of federal securities and tax law as well as California financing laws, rules, and regulations.

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Admission to the California Bar
• Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record
• Excellent credentials

• Must be a self-starter, have the ability to prioritize workload, display good judgment, and work well under pressure
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others on complex matters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and sound judgement
• Strong technical drafting skills and relevant transactional experience with public finance transactions, including trust indentures, bond purchase agreements and disclosure documents, etc.
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Working knowledge of constitutional, federal tax and securities and contract law
• Excellent client-relationship skills
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and with meticulous attention to detail

In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online. Please be prepared to submit your resume/CV and unofficial law school transcript with the application.

Squire Patton Boggs will consider qualified applicants for employment with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws.

We are not accepting third party submissions.

Squire Patton Boggs is a full‑service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business, and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions, and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law.

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