Finance Associate Attorney, Community Development

Job Summary Kutak Rock seeks an Associate to join the Community Development Finance practice in our Omaha office. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with experience or interest in developing their knowledge and skills in a transactional practice, including community development finance, tax, real estate, and lending while working closely with experienced partners. 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 toward partnership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative environment. Responsibilities Conduct due diligence and prepare diligence checklists and memoranda with respect to large real estate transactions Draft, review and negotiate operating agreements, loan documents, leases, guarantees, opinions, and related commercial financial documents Coordinate transaction closing processes QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills Possess a general working knowledge of classification of different entity formations structures such as partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations Strong organizational and matter management skills Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail Work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals and support staff Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a high-paced, collaborative, team environment QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Must be currently admitted to practice in Nebraska with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within the first year of employment Experience or coursework in transactional matters including finance, accounting, tax, or real estate law preferred but not required Candidates with excellent academic credentials given preference Position Information Status: Exempt Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with manager approval Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Dependent Life Disability 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kutak Rock