Real Estate & Finance Associate Attorney

Kutak Rock; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an associate to join its real estate and finance practice in its Scottsdale, AZ office. This position is ideal for an experienced attorney who wants to further develop their knowledge and skills in a variety of commercial real estate and finance transaction matters while working closely with experienced partners and clients.

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

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in Arizona with an active bar license or eligible to be admitted in Arizona
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in real estate finance and/or commercial real estate transactions required
• Excellent academic record

Responsibilities

• Draft loan and real estate finance documents
• Draft and negotiate leases and amendments
• Draft and negotiate real estate purchase and sale agreements
• Review, draft and manage real estate-related due diligence
• Conduct real estate and finance closings

Skills

Real estate laws

Real estate finance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Arizona bar admission

Job description

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an associate to join its real estate and finance practice its Scottsdale, AZ office. This position is ideal for an experienced attorney who wants to further develop their knowledge and skills in a variety of commercial real estate and finance transaction matters while working closely with experienced partners and clients.

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

• Draft loan and real estate finance documents
• Draft and negotiate leases and amendments
• Draft and negotiate real estate purchase and sale agreements
• Review, draft and manage real estate-related due diligence
• Conduct real estate and finance closings

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal real estate laws
• Proficiency in real estate finance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner
• Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team environment

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• Must be currently admitted to practice in Arizona with an active bar license in good standing or have an active bar license in good standing in another jurisdiction and be eligible to be admitted in Arizona on motion at applicant’s expense
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in real estate finance and/or commercial real estate transactions required
• Excellent academic record

Position Information

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $160,000-$180,000 per year, commensurate with 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 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.
• 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.