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Gilmore Bell was established in 1979 and is one of the leading public finance law firms in the United States with 54 attorneys nationwide. The firm primarily represents governmental entities and 501c3 organizations to negotiate financing alternatives including bond and lease transactions, economic development incentives and public-private partnerships. Complementing its core practice, Gilmore Bell also acts as underwriter’s counsel and bank counsel in public finance transactions.
Gilmore & Bell, P.C., one of the leading public finance law firms in the United States, is seeking a summer associate or associate attorney for 2025 to join the team in our Edwardsville, IL office. The associate will also have the opportunity to work some of the time in our St. Louis office.
POSITION FEATURES:
- We offer a friendly, relaxed and collaborative office environment which embraces the use of technology to deliver exceptional service to clients.
- We currently offer employees the flexibility to work in a hybrid work structure and provide the appropriate equipment to do so. Working in the office is expected more frequently while employees become familiar with the firm, learn new concepts, and meet new colleagues.
- We offer a generous benefits package including 401(k) match, profit sharing, paid parental leave, and domestic partner coverage.
RESPONSBILITIES:
- Represent states, counties, housing authorities, and other governmental and quasi-governmental entities or 501c3 organizations as bond counsel in bond and lease financings, economic development incentives, public-private partnerships and other project financings.
- Act as underwriter’s counsel and bank counsel in public finance transactions.
REQUIREMENTS:
- J.D. with excellent academic credentials
- 0-4 years work experience, public finance/bond counsel experience not required
- Interest in transactional legal work
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy and commitment to excellence
- Independent, action-oriented thinker who can successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with a minimum of supervision
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Prior work experience in public finance, securities, real estate or tax
- General knowledge of municipal finance and bond terminology
To apply for this opportunity and start your career with our firm, please send a resume, cover letter, and transcript.
Gilmore & Bell, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and embraces the differences that make our employees unique. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.