Financial & Business Services - Bond Counsel

The University of Oklahoma seeks a qualified legal firm to serve as bond counsel for the issuance of general, limited, and special‑obligation debt instruments supporting major capital projects. The counsel will develop and implement issuance methods, prepare offering documents, ensure compliance with MSRB, federal arbitrage, and Oklahoma statutes, and coordinate with university officials and state debt managers. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price with a contingent fee payable only upon successful bond closing; all services must be completed within a 12‑month window starting with the first bond issuance. • Provide pre‑issuance analysis, draft offering circulars, preliminary and official statements, and blue‑sky memoranda. • Advise on securities law, tax exemption issues, and prepare all required legal opinions and documentation. • Coordinate meetings, deliver bound and electronic transcripts, and meet in‑person on ≤72‑hour notice; overnight delivery costs reimbursable.