Associate, Public Finance Tax

Associate, Public Finance Tax at Kutak Rock

$125,000/yr - $160,000/yr

Kutak Rock seeks an Associate to join the Tax group of the Firm’s national Public Finance practice. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with experience or interest in developing their knowledge and skills in public finance, tax (Section 103), and tax‑exempt bonds while working closely with experienced, nationally recognized partners. 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.

This full‑time position may work out of either our Cleveland, OH;
Columbus, OH;
Omaha, NE; or Spokane, WA offices.

• 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

• 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
• Basic understanding of tax‑exempt finance preferred

• 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
• 1+ years experience in practice of public finance or tax law preferred
• LL.M. in taxation preferred but not required

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $125,000‑$160,000, commensurate with education and experience

Work Arrangement: In‑office, in either Cleveland, Columbus, Omaha, or Spokane offices. Hybrid or Remote may be available in certain locations with supervisor approval, in accordance to Firm Work Arrangements policy.

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. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background…