Public Finance Attorney

Public Finance Attorney

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking an attorney to join the firm’s Public Finance Group as part of our Portland, Maine, office. The public finance team serves the firm’s school and municipal clients. We advise our public sector clients on a wide range of financial and business matters, including local budget authorization, tax assessment, education funding, school reorganization, construction projects, public bidding, and procurement. Significant areas include advising clients on Maine’s complex school budgeting process and documentation, as well as serving as bond counsel and issuer’s counsel on behalf of school and municipal offerings, including state and local authorization, tax compliance, and securities disclosure compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years’ experience in corporate, finance, real estate, or other transactional work and an interest in working with public sector clients. Prior public finance experience is welcomed, but a demonstrated interest in the field, the ability to become proficient in new areas of law, and a solid transactional foundation are equally important. The individual must have the capacity to learn and oversee compliance with technical state and federal laws applicable to tax exempt bond issuance, as well as the ability to advise clients on a wide range of public finance and business matters. The position is also public-facing, including attending public board meetings, moderating town and school district voter meetings, and presenting on all aspects of public finance law to school and municipal leaders.

Our firm values collaboration, collegiality, and exceptional client service. We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a workplace where people enjoy coming to work. In addition to offering a rewarding legal practice, our firm is located in northern New England, one of the most beautiful regions of the country, with easy access to outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, and an exceptional quality of life.

Drummond Woodsum is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and consultants providing a wide range of services for our clients, which range from some of the nation’s largest corporations to small start-up companies, financial institutions, Tribal Nations and Tribal enterprises, municipalities, school districts, and individuals. We recognize that our greatest asset is our people, so we have intentionally created an environment where personal and professional growth are encouraged and fostered through mentorship and a respect for work-life balance.

What We Offer:
At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Employees of Drummond Woodsum enjoy an active firm culture with opportunities to participate in internal committees, firm gatherings, and community volunteer activities.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance: Choose from two plans, including an HSA-eligible option
• Flexible Spending Account options, including dependent care
• Dental and vision insurance
• Group life insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself and eligible dependents
• Firm-paid premiums for short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid family and medical leave coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options, with annual profit-sharing contributions
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

For consideration, please click apply. We look forward to hearing from you.