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Drummond Woodsum

Public Finance Attorney

Portland, ME

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Public Finance Attorney Portland, Maine Drummond Woodsum is seeking an attorney to join the firm's Public Finance Group as part of our Portland, Maine, office. The public finance team serves the firm ...

Drummond Woodsum

Public Finance Attorney

Portland, ME · On-site

$106K - $142K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Public Finance Attorney Portland, Maine Drummond Woodsum is seeking an attorney to join the firm's Public Finance Group as part of our Portland, Maine, office. The public finance team serves the firm ...

Drummond Woodsum

Public Finance Attorney

Portland, ME · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Public Finance Attorney Portland, Maine Drummond Woodsum is seeking an attorney to join the firm's Public Finance Group as part of our Portland, Maine, office. The public finance team serves the firm ...

City of New York

Public Finance Attorney

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

The Bureau of Public Finance manages all aspects of City-related borrowing for the Comptroller's Office with the mission to arrange for timely, cost-effective financing of the City's capital program ...

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Public Finance - Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

P Morgan's Public Finance team is looking for experienced public finance associate candidates for positions to work with our Infrastructure Team We are looking for a candidate who can be adaptable ...

Friedman Williams

Public Finance Associate

Buffalo, NY · On-site

Experience: 2 to 5 years in public finance law. Qualifications Experience supporting public finance transactions, including tax-exempt and taxable bond offerings, Industrial Development Agency (IDA ...

JP Morgan Chase

Public Finance - Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

P Morgan's Public Finance team is looking for experienced public finance associate candidates for positions to work with our Infrastructure Team We are looking for a candidate who can be adaptable ...

City of New York

Public Finance Attorney

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Bureau of Public Finance manages all aspects of City-related borrowing for the Comptroller's Office with the mission to arrange for timely, cost-effective financing of the City's capital program ...

Aionios LLC

Public Finance Associate

Miami, FL

$180K - $210K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Real Estate / Public Finance Associate Locations: Florida (Multiple Offices Available) Experience: 6+ years Our client, an Am Law 200 full-service law firm, is seeking a Real Estate / Public Finance ...

Aionios LLC

Public Finance Associate

Sarasota, FL

$180K - $210K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Real Estate / Public Finance Associate Locations: Florida (Multiple Offices Available) Experience: 6+ years Our client, an Am Law 200 full-service law firm, is seeking a Real Estate / Public Finance ...

Aionios LLC

Public Finance Associate

Tampa, FL

$180K - $210K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Real Estate / Public Finance Associate Locations: Florida (Multiple Offices Available) Experience: 6+ years Our client, an Am Law 200 full-service law firm, is seeking a Real Estate / Public Finance ...

Aionios LLC

Public Finance Associate

West Palm Beach, FL

$180K - $210K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Real Estate / Public Finance Associate Locations: Florida (Multiple Offices Available) Experience: 6+ years Our client, an Am Law 200 full-service law firm, is seeking a Real Estate / Public Finance ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

Huntington National Bank

Public Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

New York, NY

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

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Public Finance Attorney

Drummond Woodsum

Portland, ME

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

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Public Finance Attorney

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking an attorney to join the firm's Public Finance Group as part of our Portland, Maine, office. The public finance team serves the firm's school and municipal clients. We advise our public sector clients on a wide range of financial and business matters, including local budget authorization, tax assessment, education funding, school reorganization, construction projects, public bidding, and procurement. Significant areas include advising clients on Maine's complex school budgeting process and documentation, as well as serving as bond counsel and issuer's counsel on behalf of school and municipal offerings, including state and local authorization, tax compliance, and securities disclosure compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years' experience in corporate, finance, real estate, or other transactional work and an interest in working with public sector clients. Prior public finance experience is welcomed, but a demonstrated interest in the field, the ability to become proficient in new areas of law, and a solid transactional foundation are equally important. The individual must have the capacity to learn and oversee compliance with technical state and federal laws applicable to tax exempt bond issuance, as well as the ability to advise clients on a wide range of public finance and business matters. The position is also public-facing, including attending public board meetings, moderating town and school district voter meetings, and presenting on all aspects of public finance law to school and municipal leaders.

Our firm values collaboration, collegiality, and exceptional client service. We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a workplace where people enjoy coming to work. In addition to offering a rewarding legal practice, our firm is located in northern New England, one of the most beautiful regions of the country, with easy access to outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, and an exceptional quality of life.

Drummond Woodsum is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and consultants providing a wide range of services for our clients, which range from some of the nation's largest corporations to small start-up companies, financial institutions, Tribal Nations and Tribal enterprises, municipalities, school districts, and individuals. We recognize that our greatest asset is our people, so we have intentionally created an environment where personal and professional growth are encouraged and fostered through mentorship and a respect for work-life balance. Drummond Woodsum offers a generous benefits package including a choice of medical plans with wellness reimbursements, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k)/Profit Sharing plan, on-site covered parking, and more. We look forward to hearing from you.

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