Public Finance Attorney

ThinkingAhead Executive Search
Indianapolis, IN

Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in bond transactions, including drafting and negotiating bond documents
  • Advise clients on tax-exempt financing and securities law compliance
  • Work collaboratively with other attorneys to provide exceptional client service

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public finance, with experience in bond transactions, tax-exempt financing, and securities law. The person in this role advises municipalities, counties, conservancy districts, regional districts, other public entities, and private sector entities on taxable and tax-exempt financings and economic development matters, including tax abatements and tax increment financing. The position involves collaboratively interfacing with broad and extensive government services, utilities, land use practices.


The position needs to be located in or near Indianapolis, IN, and can include a mix of in-office and remote work depending on case and workload demands. The candidate hired for this position will work collaboratively with dedicated partners and associates on a variety of complex public finance matters. This provides an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits and resources of a large, international law firm experiencing significant growth.


Position requirements

  • Personal skills/attributes
  • Self-starter who takes initiative, works well independently, and embraces teamwork
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate advice to clients and colleagues
  • Must have strong analytical skills and capacity to offer unique perspectives on complex issues
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and works effectively to meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Technical skills
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience
  • Meaningful corporate and transactional experience preferred

Other requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to the Indiana bar or willing to obtain an Indiana license

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