Associate, Public Finance
Kutak Rock
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Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
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Posted March 26, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Review, draft and negotiate transaction documents
- Review and draft organizational and authorizing documents
- Review, draft and manage transaction due diligence
- Coordinate pre-closing and closing logistics
- Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before transactions are executed
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in relevant areas of the law
- Commitment to achieving the goals of Firm clients QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
Commitments
Must be currently admitted to practice in the Ohio with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within the first year of employment
Remote candidates may also 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.
Bereavement, jury duty, military leave.
Back-Up Care.
Commuting Benefits.
Technology Allowance.
Additional Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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- This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with one or more years’ experience and an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in public finance transactions while working closely with experienced partners.
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in relevant areas of the law
- Knowledge and understanding of municipal bond financing, real estate finance transactions or economic development transactions or a strong desire to learn about such practices
- Strong organizational and matter management skills
- Work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail
- Work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
- Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic
- Ability and confidence to work independently or collaboratively pursuant to the needs of the individual project
- Strong desire to learn and develop superior drafting and negotiating skills
- Understanding of various business and governmental entities QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
- Must be currently admitted to practice in the Ohio with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within the first year of employment
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of municipal bond financing, real estate finance transactions or economic development transactions or a strong desire to learn about such practices
- Strong desire to learn and develop superior drafting and negotiating skills
Education
- (Not required) – Understanding of various business and governmental entities QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
- (Not required) – Must be currently admitted to practice in the Ohio with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within the first year of employment
- (Required) – Minimum of one years’ experience working within a legal field, experience in public finance, government finance departments, real estate, investment banks and institutional lenders, or other providers of capital in connection with economic development transactions or tax-exempt financings preferred but not required Position Information Status: Exempt Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000 annual base salary, commensurate with education and experience Work Arrangement: Hybrid , Preference is given to candidates in the Columbus area, but candidates across Ohio are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate to join the Public Finance practice in the firm’s Ohio offices. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with one or more years’ experience and an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in public finance transactions while working closely with experienced 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. Responsibilities
Review, draft and negotiate transaction documents
Review and draft organizational and authorizing documents
Review, draft and manage transaction due diligence
Coordinate pre-closing and closing logistics
Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before transactions are executed
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in relevant areas of the law
Commitment to achieving the goals of Firm clients QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of municipal bond financing, real estate finance transactions or economic development transactions or a strong desire to learn about such practices
Strong organizational and matter management skills
Work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail
Work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff
Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic
Ability and confidence to work independently or collaboratively pursuant to the needs of the individual project
Strong desire to learn and develop superior drafting and negotiating skills
Understanding of various business and governmental entities QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
Must be currently admitted to practice in the Ohio with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within the first year of employment
Minimum of one years’ experience working within a legal field, experience in public finance, government finance departments, real estate, investment banks and institutional lenders, or other providers of capital in connection with economic development transactions or tax-exempt financings preferred but not required Position Information Status: Exempt Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000 annual base salary, commensurate with education and experience Work Arrangement: Hybrid , Preference is given to candidates in the Columbus area, but candidates across Ohio are encouraged to apply. Remote candidates may also 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.
Review, draft and negotiate transaction documents
Review and draft organizational and authorizing documents
Review, draft and manage transaction due diligence
Coordinate pre-closing and closing logistics
Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before transactions are executed
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in relevant areas of the law
Commitment to achieving the goals of Firm clients QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of municipal bond financing, real estate finance transactions or economic development transactions or a strong desire to learn about such practices
Strong organizational and matter management skills
Work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail
Work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff
Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic
Ability and confidence to work independently or collaboratively pursuant to the needs of the individual project
Strong desire to learn and develop superior drafting and negotiating skills
Understanding of various business and governmental entities QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
Must be currently admitted to practice in the Ohio with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within the first year of employment
Minimum of one years’ experience working within a legal field, experience in public finance, government finance departments, real estate, investment banks and institutional lenders, or other providers of capital in connection with economic development transactions or tax-exempt financings preferred but not required Position Information Status: Exempt Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000 annual base salary, commensurate with education and experience Work Arrangement: Hybrid , Preference is given to candidates in the Columbus area, but candidates across Ohio are encouraged to apply. Remote candidates may also 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.