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Attorney / Senior Associate - Real Estate

Full-time

Watts & Associates Recruitment

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 full service firm with a nationally recognized platform seeking a mid to senior level Public Finance Real Estate Associate or Senior Associate to join its Washington DC office.

This practice offers direct access to sophisticated tax exempt bond and tax incentive transactions, with substantive responsibility on high value public finance matters from day one. You will work closely with experienced partners in a collaborative, training focused environment that supports long term advancement on a national and international platform.

Company Highlights

  • Join an Am Law 100 ranked firm consistently recognized by leading legal directories
  • Work on sophisticated public finance and real estate related transactions for major institutional and corporate clients
  • Benefit from a national and international platform with offices across key US and European markets
  • Collaborate in a culture that emphasizes mentorship, collegiality, diversity, and meaningful pro bono engagement
  • Access structured training and clear development pathways that support credible long term career progression

The Role

  • Advise on public finance matters involving tax exempt bond issuances and complex tax incentive transactions
  • Serve as bond counsel, issuer counsel, or company counsel on significant financings and development projects
  • Draft and negotiate transaction documents and related opinions for bonds for title and PILOT structures
  • Collaborate with commercial real estate, tax, and energy focused colleagues on integrated, cross practice matters
  • Maintain direct client contact while working closely with partners who provide guidance and visibility

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a mid to senior level Public Finance Real Estate Associate or Senior Associate with:

  • At least 3 years of experience focused on public finance transactions
  • Hands on experience with tax exempt bond issuances and tax incentive structures including bonds for title and PILOT
  • Experience acting as bond counsel, issuer counsel, or company counsel on relevant transactions
  • Excellent academic credentials from a law school ranked in the top 50
  • Admission to and good standing with the District of Columbia bar and comfort working in office five days per week

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive package aligned with comparable Am Law 100 roles

Relevant search terms: public finance associate, senior public finance associate, real estate finance attorney, tax exempt bonds, PILOT transactions, bonds for title, Washington DC attorney, DC bar, transactional associate, Am Law 100 firm, national law firm, tax incentive finance, real estate tax attorney, energy and infrastructure finance, public private partnership law, mid level associate, senior associate, commercial real estate finance, municipal finance lawyer, law firm career progression

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