Norton Rose Fulbright

Health Care Public Finance | Senior Lawyer (8+ years)

HOUSTON, TXPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Norton Rose Fulbright

  • Job overview

    The Senior Lawyer role in Health Care Public Finance at Norton Rose Fulbright involves leading complex health care finance transactions and supporting nonprofit and public health care entities in innovative financings.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The candidate will serve as counsel in tax-exempt and taxable financings, draft and negotiate financing documents, assist in M&A-related financings, manage deal teams, and contribute to public-private partnership financings.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a base salary range of $300,000 to $425,000 with non-guaranteed bonuses, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, fertility benefits, paid time off, and generous parental leave.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a minimum of 8 years legal experience in public or health care finance, strong knowledge of tax-exempt financing, credit instruments, and capital markets, with preferred experience in nonprofit health systems and governmental issuers.

  • Career development

    The firm emphasizes long-term career development with opportunities to work closely with senior practitioners in a collaborative environment and flexible work arrangements.

  • Work environment and culture

    Norton Rose Fulbright fosters a collegial, team-oriented, and innovative culture with seamless collaboration across offices and practices globally.

  • Company information

    Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm known for its strategic focus, pioneering work, and strong culture that supports client service and innovation.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the nationally recognized Public Finance practice team focused on health care finance, working closely with senior practitioners.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is open to U.S. offices, offering flexibility in location.

  • Unique job features

    The role involves high-profile transactions including tax-exempt and taxable financings, M&A refinancings, swap restructurings, and economic development initiatives, supported by a strong firm platform and flexible work options.

Company overview

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm providing a full range of legal services to clients across various industries, including financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, mining, and technology. They generate revenue through legal consultations, litigation, and advisory services. Founded in 1794, the firm has a rich history marked by numerous mergers and expansions, culminating in its current status as a global leader with over 50 offices worldwide. Notable for its commitment to diversity and innovation, Norton Rose Fulbright continually adapts to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to showcase at least eight years of legal experience specifically in public finance and health care finance, emphasizing your transactional expertise and familiarity with tax-exempt and taxable financings.

  • Highlight your knowledge of tax-exempt financing structures, credit instruments, and capital markets, as well as experience working with nonprofit health care systems, senior living operators, and governmental issuers.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Norton Rose Fulbright's corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and reputable legal job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with current employees in the Public Finance or Health Care Finance divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on a recent firm transaction or expressing enthusiasm about their innovative public-private partnership work.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'public finance,' 'health care finance,' 'tax-exempt financings,' 'bond counsel,' 'transactional attorney,' and 'capital markets' to ensure it passes automated screenings.

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