Kutak Rock · 2 weeks ago
Associate, Public Finance Tax
Omaha Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
1+ years expKutak Rock is a leading national law firm seeking an Associate to join their Tax group within the Public Finance practice. The role involves conducting tax-related due diligence, drafting tax documents, and advising clients on tax matters related to municipal bonds.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Conduct tax-related due diligence to support the tax exemption or other tax advantage of municipal bonds
Draft tax documents, forms, and tax-related closing certifications and agreements
Draft or review tax disclosure for official statements
Advise attorneys and clients regarding tax favored structuring of municipal debt financings
Assist attorneys and clients with arbitrage rebate compliance, advising issuers and conduit borrowers with respect to rebate and other arbitrage compliance matters
Represent clients in examinations of bond issues by the Internal Revenue Service
Provide advice concerning tax accounting of bond payments such as matters relating to bond discount and bond premium
Assist with tax-related matters concerning interest rate swap transactions
Counsel clients and other participants regarding miscellaneous tax issues such as original issue discount, market discount, bond premium, interest rate swaps, issuing bonds on a forward basis
Serve as counsel to issuers, borrowers, and others seeking guidance regarding the federal income tax implications of owning or selling tax-exempt bonds
Research changes in tax law and preparing white papers or other informational documents for internal and external distribution
Qualification
Required
Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills
Strong organizational and matter management skills
Work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail
Work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff
Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic
Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a high-pace, collaborative, team environment
General knowledge of classification of different tax entities such as partnership, trust, custodian, and associations taxable as corporations
Must be currently admitted to practice in Washington or Nebraska with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within the first year of employment
Preferred
Basic understanding of tax-exempt finance preferred
1+ years experience in practice of public finance or tax law preferred
LL.M. in taxation preferred but not required
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.
Company
Kutak Rock
Kutak Rock is a large law firm with over 500 lawyers that specializes in business and corporate law.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aaron A. Myers
Partner
Adam R. Baird, LL.M.
Tax Partner
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