Real Estate and Finance Associate

Job Overview:
A respected national law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Real Estate and Finance department located in Omaha, Nebraska. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney to gain hands-on experience in complex real estate and asset-based finance transactions, including specialty finance, real estate development and leasing, affordable housing, and restructuring or workout matters. The selected candidate will work closely with experienced partners and benefit from a supportive, hybrid work environment that encourages growth toward partnership.

Location:

• Omaha, Nebraska

Duties:

• Draft and review financial and transaction-related documents

• Conduct and manage real estate-related due diligence

• Analyze and negotiate leasing and purchase/sale agreements

• Collaborate with partners on various finance, development, and restructuring matters

• Provide strategic legal support for specialty finance and real estate projects

Requirements:

• Licensed and in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar or ability to be admitted within one year

• Demonstrated interest or experience in:

  • Business and real estate finance transactions

  • Leasing and development projects

  • Affordable housing

  • Bankruptcy or restructuring matters

• Strong commitment to meeting client goals and deadlines

• High attention to detail and ability to work independently and in teams

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic performance preferred

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Nebraska (or eligibility for admission within one year)

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities

• Critical thinking with a meticulous approach to detail

• Motivated, with a professional demeanor and strong work ethic

• Capable of working autonomously as well as collaboratively

• Proficient in navigating complex legal and transactional documents

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and AD&D coverage

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Plan

• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy financial assistance

• Paid parental, bereavement, military, and jury duty leave

• Nine paid holidays annually

• Flexible paid vacation and accrued sick leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked)

• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing

• Discretionary bonuses

• Domestic partner and commuting benefits

• Technology allowance

• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Back-Up Care

• Cost-sharing arrangements for select benefits

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.