Public Finance Associate Attorney (Atlanta)

Public Finance Associate Attorney (Atlanta) Salary: $215,000 - $250,000 per year Location: Atlanta, GA Public Finance Associate Attorney Financial Services / Specialty Finance Practice Group Locations: Atlanta, GA HYBRID (3 days/week in-office) Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm, is seeking a Public Finance Associate Attorney to support its Specialty Finance practice in Atlanta. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career associate interested in tax-exempt bond finance, economic development incentives, and public-private partnerships, with exposure to sophisticated transactions involving real estate, financial services, and corporate finance. The role offers hands-on responsibility, direct client interaction, and meaningful collaboration within a collegial, growth-oriented environment. Candidate Profile JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record Active Bar Admission in Georgia, in good standing 1-3 years of substantive transactional experience in public finance transactions Background in real estate, financial services, or corporate transactional practice Demonstrated interest in traditional tax-exempt bond finance, economic development incentives, and public and private partnerships Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders Strong attention to detail and a proactive, client-service-oriented mindset Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents and related transaction materials Manage deal workflows, including coordination with internal teams, clients, and third-party participants to ensure timely execution Interface directly with clients, lenders, and other deal participants Support senior attorneys on public finance and specialty finance transactions Assist with business development initiatives and client relationship management efforts Why Join Us? This role provides the opportunity to join a well-established public finance and specialty finance platform offering substantial exposure to complex and meaningful transactions. Associates benefit from a collaborative culture, direct mentorship, and a clear path for professional growth and advancement. The practice encourages early responsibility while providing the support and resources of a large, sophisticated law firm environment. Our client offers unparalleled resources, world-class mentorship, and a collaborative environment designed to accelerate professional growth. Attorneys in this group are given meaningful responsibility from day one and benefit from a culture that values excellence, innovation, and long-term career advancement. Compensation & Benefits Competitive Salary: Annual base salary is expected to range from $215,000-$250,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors Bonus eligibility Comprehensive Benefits: medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 40l(k); backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents. Application Requirements Qualified candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-DNI Affinity Executive Search