Associate Attorney

Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney to support its public finance, urban renewal, and municipal law practice. This role focuses on infrastructure financing, municipal governance, and public-sector legal matters serving cities, counties, and governmental entities across Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist as bond, disclosure, or issuer's counsel on municipal bond transactions

• Draft and review bond resolutions, official statements, and closing documents

• Support compliance with federal tax-exempt bond regulations and securities laws

• Manage due diligence and bond closings

• Advise municipalities on governance, open meetings, conflicts of interest, and statutory authority

• Draft ordinances, policies, development agreements, and intergovernmental agreements

• Assist with urban renewal plans, tax increment financing (TIF), and development incentives

• Attend and provide legal support at council and board meetings

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Admission to the Iowa Bar or ability to obtain admission promptly

• 0-3 years of relevant legal experience preferred

• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Interest in public finance, municipal law, and public-sector service

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Collaborative team environment

• Exposure to public-sector and infrastructure-related legal matters