JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock LLP seeks an experienced associate to join its Real Estate practice in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate will have interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex business and real estate finance transactions with a particular emphasis on taxable and tax-exempt financings and financings utilizing low-income housing tax credits. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and clients, fostering professional growth in a collaborative environment.
Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms", provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career as they matriculate toward partnership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review, draft, and manage transaction due diligence
- Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documents in both finance and real estate matters
- Prepare loan documents including loan agreements and security instruments
- Review and analyze surveys and title commitments for acquisitions and lending transactions
- Coordinate and conduct transaction closings
- Review and prepare organizational and authorizing documents
- Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before transactions are executed
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations in relevant areas of the law
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of and/or ability to analyze applicable laws governing transactions
- Proficiency in real estate or finance transactions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail
- Exceptional research and analytical skills
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
- Commitment to achieving the goals of Firm clients
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
- Currently admitted to practice in Nebraska with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within one year required
- 1+ years of experience in transactional matters in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Candidates with excellent academic record given preference
Position Information
Status: Exempt
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with supervising attorney approval, after introductory in office period
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible paid vacation leave. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
About the Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.