Public Finance Attorney

Public Finance Attorney (Associate or Income Partner)

Location:  Missoula, Montana

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Silicon Valley Recruiting LLC is partnering with a respected international law firm to identify a Public Finance Attorney with strong transactional experience to join its Missoula, Montana office.

This role is ideal for an attorney who wants to play a central role in a sophisticated public finance practice while collaborating closely with senior partners. The position offers exposure to the full lifecycle of public finance transactions, including advising on state and local matters and navigating complex federal and state tax considerations.

The firm is open to hiring at the partner-track associate or income partner level, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as bond counsel on governmental and economic development financings
• Support the full lifecycle of public finance transactions
• Advise on state and local financing matters
• Work on federal and state tax issues related to public finance transactions
• Assist with development of private activity bond financings, including:
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Housing
  • Exempt facilities
  • Other specialized development projects
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across Montana
• Participate in client meetings, speaking engagements, and networking opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• 5+ years of transactional legal experience
• Experience in public finance or municipal finance preferred
• Montana Bar admission or ability to obtain admission
• Strong analytical, drafting, and client relationship skills
• Willingness to travel within Montana for client engagement

Preferred Experience

• Public finance transactions
• Municipal bonds or bond counsel work
• Economic development financing
• Private activity bonds
• Healthcare or housing finance transactions

Why Join This Firm

• Collaborative, collegial legal environment
• Opportunity to build a market-facing practice
• Direct mentorship from senior partners
• Exposure to complex public finance transactions
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

About the Firm

Our client is a global law firm with 650+ attorneys across 20+ offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The firm advises companies across multiple industries including banking, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, technology, and agribusiness.

For over a century, clients have relied on the firm for strategic legal counsel and business-focused legal solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The firm is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status.

Recruiting Firm: Silicon Valley Recruiting LLC