Practice Areas:
Municipal/Public Finance: Bond, underwriters,' and disclosure counsel | General obligation and revenue bond financings | Hospital and health-care obligations | Private-activity bonds including non-profit corporations | Governmental leasing and certificates of participation.
Local Governments & Public Authorities: City and county governments | State and local authorities | Development authorities | Hospital authorities.
Business Law: Business transactions | Corporations, LLCs, and LLPs | Professional corporations | Contracts | Real Estate.
Role Description
The Associate Attorney will be a key contributor to Gray Pannell's growing public finance and economic development practice, joining one of Georgia's most respected boutique law firms. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside accomplished partners who are recognized leaders in municipal finance, economic development, and business law-advising cities, counties, authorities, and private companies on complex financing transactions that fund critical infrastructure and drive community growth across the state.
The Associate will play an active role in all stages of public finance and bond transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, disclosure review, and coordination among issuers, underwriters, and other financing team members. The position requires strong analytical and drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where precision and professionalism are essential.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience and meaningful client exposure early in one's legal career while contributing to impactful projects that improve Georgia's communities. The firm is committed to professional development and offers a clear path for advancement, including the potential for future progression to Partner level. The successful candidate will thrive in Gray Pannell's collegial, mentorship-driven culture-one that values technical excellence, teamwork, and a shared commitment to public service and lasting client relationships.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of legal experience in public finance, economic development, municipal law, real estate, commercial transactions, or related transactional practice areas, with a strong interest in building a long-term career in these fields. They will demonstrate excellent legal judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will be collaborative, client-focused, and eager to contribute to projects that directly impact Georgia's communities.
Qualifications and Attributes:
Education and Certification Requirements: An undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Law are required. The successful candidate must hold an active license to practice in the State of Georgia or be eligible to sit for the Georgia Bar or pursue admission by reciprocity.
Municipal/Public Finance: Bond, underwriters,' and disclosure counsel | General obligation and revenue bond financings | Hospital and health-care obligations | Private-activity bonds including non-profit corporations | Governmental leasing and certificates of participation.
Local Governments & Public Authorities: City and county governments | State and local authorities | Development authorities | Hospital authorities.
Business Law: Business transactions | Corporations, LLCs, and LLPs | Professional corporations | Contracts | Real Estate.
Role Description
The Associate Attorney will be a key contributor to Gray Pannell's growing public finance and economic development practice, joining one of Georgia's most respected boutique law firms. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside accomplished partners who are recognized leaders in municipal finance, economic development, and business law-advising cities, counties, authorities, and private companies on complex financing transactions that fund critical infrastructure and drive community growth across the state.
The Associate will play an active role in all stages of public finance and bond transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, disclosure review, and coordination among issuers, underwriters, and other financing team members. The position requires strong analytical and drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where precision and professionalism are essential.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience and meaningful client exposure early in one's legal career while contributing to impactful projects that improve Georgia's communities. The firm is committed to professional development and offers a clear path for advancement, including the potential for future progression to Partner level. The successful candidate will thrive in Gray Pannell's collegial, mentorship-driven culture-one that values technical excellence, teamwork, and a shared commitment to public service and lasting client relationships.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of legal experience in public finance, economic development, municipal law, real estate, commercial transactions, or related transactional practice areas, with a strong interest in building a long-term career in these fields. They will demonstrate excellent legal judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will be collaborative, client-focused, and eager to contribute to projects that directly impact Georgia's communities.
Qualifications and Attributes:
- Strong foundation in transactional law, preferably with experience in public finance, real estate, or commercial transactions.
- Ability to review, draft, and analyze complex legal documents with precision and efficiency.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the capacity to balance multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present legal issues clearly and effectively to clients and team members.
- Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of clients' business matters and transactions, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Attentive to detail, versatile, proactive, and intellectually curious, with strong research and analytical skills.
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
- Promotes a positive and respectful workplace that fosters teamwork, instills confidence, and strengthens client relationships.
- Exhibits the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct, demonstrating integrity and a strong sense of professional values.
Education and Certification Requirements: An undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Law are required. The successful candidate must hold an active license to practice in the State of Georgia or be eligible to sit for the Georgia Bar or pursue admission by reciprocity.