Associate. Public Finance

Job SummaryKutak 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.ResponsibilitiesAn 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 CodePreparing and reviewing transaction documents, including trust indentures, bond ordinances and resolutions, loan agreements, closing documents and opinionsPreparing and reviewing underwriting documents, including offering documents, purchase agreements and disclosure certificatesInteracting and communicating with clients and other transaction partiesQUALIFICATIONS: Skills and AbilitiesUnderstanding of different business entitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsExceptional research and analytical skillsAbility and confidence to work independently and flexiblyStrong organizational and time management skillsCritical thinker and high attention to detailWork professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, support staff and clients both locally and nationallyQUALIFICATIONS: Education and ExperienceCurrently admitted to practice in Nebraska with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within one yearMinimum of 2 years of experience in public finance, real estate, lending, corporate finance or other transactional areasStrong academic recordPosition InformationStatus: ExemptWork Arrangement: Hybrid 4:1, with supervisor approvalBenefitsMedical, 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 InformationAny 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 FirmKutak 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.