Associate, Finance and Restructuring

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate to join the Real Estate and Finance department in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate will develop expertise in complex commercial finance transactions across various asset classes and transaction structures. This role involves asset-based lending, real estate finance, equipment leasing, tax credit-based housing projects, and specialty finance transactions. The position also includes workout, restructuring, and enforcement transactions.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate financing, workout, and restructuring documents.
• Review and manage due diligence.
• Manage all aspects of the transaction lifecycle, from origination to closing, and post-closing enforcement.

Requirements

• Currently admitted to practice in Nebraska with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within one year.
• Experience in real estate or corporate finance transactional matters preferred.
• Excellent academic record preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Active bar license in Nebraska or eligibility for admission within one year.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail.
• Exceptional research, writing, 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.

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 hour 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.

The Nebraska law office opened forty-seven years ago. To date, it is the largest law practice in Nebraska. There are over one-hundred and forty qualified attorneys and other legal professionals on staff. There are four core areas of practice. Disciplines consist of corporate, finance, public finance, and litigation.