Job Number: 01-250717-01: Associate, Commercial Bank Lending
Company Name: Kutak Rock LLP
JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate to join our Commercial Bank Lending practice in our Kansas City office. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with interest in a transactional practice representing commercial banks in taxable and tax-exempt lending transactions. The successful candidate will be able to fully integrate in transactional deal teams and will work closely with partners and clients.
Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms," provides opportunities for attorneys to further their legal career as they matriculate toward partnership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative environment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated interest in a transactional practice, in particular, representing commercial banks in taxable and tax-exempt financings
Basic understanding and desire to develop expertise in conducting financing transactions
Ability to prepare, negotiate, and review financing documents including, without limitation, credit agreements, security agreements, deeds of trust and other collateral security documents
Ability to competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys
Ability to manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to learn new substantive legal topics and factual subject matters as needed based on the nature of a matter
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
Strong organization and matter management skills
Ability to work effectively with large working groups as part of a transaction team
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
Must be currently admitted to practice in Missouri with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within the first year of employment
Experience in representing lenders and/or borrowers in financial transactions preferred
Graduation in the top 33% of law school preferred, however, all candidates will be considered
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.
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.
Interested Parties/How to Apply: Please apply at Kutak Rock LLP's Careers Page:
https://www.kutakrock.com/general-content/careers