Associate, Public Finance Tax

Kutak Rock is a leading national law firm committed to exceptional client service and a collaborative work environment. They are seeking an Associate to join the Tax group of their Public Finance practice, where the candidate will conduct tax-related due diligence and advise clients regarding tax implications of municipal bonds.ResponsibilitiesConduct tax-related due diligence to support the tax exemption or other tax advantage of municipal bondsDraft tax documents, forms, and tax-related closing certifications and agreementsDraft or review tax disclosure for official statementsAdvise attorneys and clients regarding tax favored structuring of municipal debt financingsAssist attorneys and clients with arbitrage rebate compliance, advising issuers and conduit borrowers with respect to rebate and other arbitrage compliance mattersRepresent clients in examinations of bond issues by the Internal Revenue ServiceProvide advice concerning tax accounting of bond payments such as matters relating to bond discount and bond premiumAssist with tax-related matters concerning interest rate swap transactionsCounsel 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 basisServe as counsel to issuers, borrowers, and others seeking guidance regarding the federal income tax implications of owning or selling tax-exempt bondsResearch changes in tax law and preparing white papers or other informational documents for internal and external distributionSkillsExcellent research, writing, analytical and communication skillsStrong organizational and matter management skillsWork effectively under pressure and to meet deadlinesAbility to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detailWork professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staffSelf-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethicAbility and confidence to work independently while thriving in a high-pace, collaborative, team environmentGeneral knowledge of classification of different tax entities such as partnership, trust, custodian, and associations taxable as corporationsMust be currently admitted to practice in either Ohio, Nebraska, or Washington with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within the first year of employmentBasic understanding of tax-exempt finance preferred1+ years experience in practice of public finance or tax law preferredLL.M. in taxation preferred but not requiredBenefitsMedical, 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.Company OverviewKutak 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 http://www.kutakrock.com.



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