Associate

Hawkins Delafield& Wood LLP is a national law firm whose practice is focused on financings addressing societys most pressing needs. Our work provides funds to finance, among other things, hospitals, affordable housing, clean water, airports and education facilities. We have an immediate need in our Newark, New Jersey office for an associate in our national health care, education and cultural institution practice group. Experience the daily professional and personal satisfaction of knowing that your work has contributed to the public good in tangible and meaningful ways.

At Hawkins, you will work on sophisticated, innovative transactions and cutting-edge financial products whose end users are local governments or nonprofit corporations. We represent governmental units, public agencies, investment banks and non-profit organizations. We are one of the leading firms in this industry and maintain this position through our unrelenting commitment to client service, excellence, integrity and collaborative problem-solving. We offer a collegial work environment and extensive direct contact with clients and senior partners.

Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years experience, or other experience in transactional law or health care law, will be motivated self-starters with excellent communication skills, a commitment to ethics and excellence, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. New York or New Jersey bar admission, or pending bar admission, is required.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week from home.

If you want more from your practice and are looking for a unique opportunity to build a career in public finance, we want to hear from you.

Hawkins is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity is vital to the firms ability to provide our clients with the highest level of service. The firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender and gender identity, veteran's status or any other legally protected status. This policy pertains to every aspect of an individual's relationship with the firm, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.