Public Finance Associate - San Francisco

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Orrick’s Public Finance Group is seeking an associate with 2–4 years of relevant law firm experience to join its San Francisco office. The group works with state and local governmental entities, 501(c)(3) organizations, investment banks, bond purchasers, developers, and other clients on a broad range of financing matters across the United States and its territories. Matters include municipal bonds and other obligations for public infrastructure, capital improvements, and public programs; nonprofit and for-profit facility financings; Indian Tribal financings; IRS audits; SEC investigations and enforcement actions; secondary-market repackagings; securitizations; public-private partnerships; bankruptcies; and workouts. A strong transactional background and experience in public finance transactions, the UCC, and securities law are advantageous but not required, as the firm provides on-the-job training. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, has outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, and communicates and writes excellently. Applicants must be members of a U.S. state bar and meet any requirements of the office’s jurisdiction. Applications should include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter. The position offers a salary range of $235,000–$310,000, with possible annual discretionary merit bonuses. Orrick describes a collegial work environment with mentoring, training, retreats, academies, and shadowing opportunities.

Requirements

Two to four years of relevant law firm experience.
Membership in a U.S. state bar and satisfaction of any requirements of the Orrick office’s jurisdiction.
Highly motivated, with superior client service skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent writing and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong transactional background.
Experience in public finance transactions, the UCC, and securities law.

Responsibilities

Work on a broad range of public finance matters for governmental, nonprofit, financial-sector, developer, and other clients.
Handle financing matters involving municipal bonds and other obligations, public infrastructure and capital improvements, public programs, nonprofit and for-profit facilities, and other projects.
Participate in matters that may include IRS audits, SEC investigations and enforcement actions, secondary-market repackagings, securitizations, public-private partnerships, bankruptcies, and workouts.