About the Position:
Our client, a nationally recognized leader in public and institutional finance, is seeking a Public Finance Senior Counsel (3–7 years of experience) to join its Chicago office. This Chambers-ranked team advises a wide range of state and federally chartered financial institutions – as well as U.S. branches of international banks – on sophisticated public finance transactions. The group is widely known for developing innovative credit enhancement structures, including letters of credit and liquidity facilities, used in complex municipal and institutional financings.

Highlights:
· Chambers-ranked finance practice nationally recognized for excellence
· Named a top law firm in Chicago
· National presence with offices in key U.S. financial centers
· Collaborative, flexible culture with hybrid arrangements available

Key Responsibilities:
· Represent lenders in commercial lending transactions, including secured and unsecured term loans and revolving credit facilities
· Draft and negotiate reimbursement agreements, letters of credit, and liquidity facilities for public finance transactions

Preferred Background:
· 3–7 years of transactional or finance experience at a large or midsize law firm (or within a bank legal department)
· Familiarity with municipal finance, banking, or securities underwriting (bond issuances, municipal and revenue bonds, tax/revenue notes, or lease obligations)
· Experience working with nonprofit or institutional borrowers such as hospitals, universities, airports, and utilities
· Excellent academic credentials and writing skills

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
Base salary range: $235,000 – $350,000, commensurate with experience