Public Finance Associate Attorney

Job Summary Kutak Rock LLP seeks an associate attorney to join its Public Finance practice in its Omaha office. Ideal candidates will have an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in a wide range of transactional matters involving municipal securities for state and local governments, housing developers, nonprofit organizations and other permitted borrowers. Qualified candidates with a minimum of two years of experience in public finance, real estate, lending, corporate finance or other transactional areas are encouraged to apply. 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 in a collegial and collaborative environment. Responsibilities An associate in the Public Finance department will work with partners, associates, staff and clients throughout the country in a busy practice involving a wide range of types of transactions and projects, including: Researching federal and state law, including local bond and real estate law, federal and state securities laws, and the Internal Revenue Code Preparing and reviewing transaction documents, including trust indentures, bond ordinances and resolutions, loan agreements, closing documents and opinions Preparing and reviewing underwriting documents, including offering documents, purchase agreements and disclosure certificates Interacting and communicating with clients and other transaction parties QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities Understanding of different business entities Excellent oral and written communication skills Exceptional research and analytical skills Ability and confidence to work independently and flexibly Strong organizational and time management skills Critical thinker and high attention to detail Work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, support staff and clients both locally and nationally 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 Minimum of 2 years of experience in public finance, real estate, lending, corporate finance or other transactional areas Strong academic record Position Information Status: Exempt Work Arrangement: Hybrid 4:1, with supervisor approval 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 hours 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kutak Rock