Associate, Real Estate

Kutak Rock is a leading national law firm seeking an experienced associate to join its Spokane office in the Real Estate, Corporate and Municipal practice. The role involves developing knowledge in complex business and real estate transactions, while fostering professional growth through collaboration with experienced partners and direct client engagement. 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 Skills 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 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 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 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. Company Overview Kutak Rock is a large law firm with over 500 lawyers that specializes in business and corporate law. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Kutak Rock has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.