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Associate, Real Estate
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Kutak Rock
Kutak Rock, LLP seeks an experienced associate to join its Spokane office Real Estate, Corporate and Municipal practice. The ideal candidate will have interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex business, real estate and asset‑based finance transactions; specialty finance transactions; real estate development and leasing; comprehensive municipal issues; and energy. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and to represent sophisticated clients across these practice areas on nationally and regionally significant matters. Associates will develop direct client relationships and engage with decision‑makers on impactful matters, 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 corporate 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
Provide guidance to decision‑makers in both corporate and municipal contexts
Qualifications: Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and/or ability to analyze state and federal laws governing transactions
Proficiency in asset‑based finance and real estate 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 Washington with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within one year required
1+ years of experience in real estate or corporate finance transactional matters in a law firm or corporate legal department
Candidates with excellent academic record given preference
Position Information Status:
Exempt
Salary Range:
$125,000‑$160,000 base, per year, commensurate with education and experience
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid available with supervising attorney approval, after introductory period
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 40 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. 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.
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 19 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.
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Associate, Real Estate
role at
Kutak Rock
Kutak Rock, LLP seeks an experienced associate to join its Spokane office Real Estate, Corporate and Municipal practice. The ideal candidate will have interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex business, real estate and asset‑based finance transactions; specialty finance transactions; real estate development and leasing; comprehensive municipal issues; and energy. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and to represent sophisticated clients across these practice areas on nationally and regionally significant matters. Associates will develop direct client relationships and engage with decision‑makers on impactful matters, 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 corporate 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
Provide guidance to decision‑makers in both corporate and municipal contexts
Qualifications: Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and/or ability to analyze state and federal laws governing transactions
Proficiency in asset‑based finance and real estate 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 Washington with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within one year required
1+ years of experience in real estate or corporate finance transactional matters in a law firm or corporate legal department
Candidates with excellent academic record given preference
Position Information Status:
Exempt
Salary Range:
$125,000‑$160,000 base, per year, commensurate with education and experience
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid available with supervising attorney approval, after introductory period
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 40 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. 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.
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 19 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.
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