Posted Apr 28 Job Summary Kutak Rock LLP’s Denver office is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to join our real estate working group. This attorney will be fully dedicated to supporting 2-3 institutional firm clients and will focus primarily on drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial office leases.
This is a non-partner track position.
Responsibilities
- Manage lease lifecycle from LOI to execution
- Draft and negotiate commercial office leases
- Review draft leases prepared by other members of the transaction team
- Update playbooks, templates, and clause libraries aligned to client protocols
- Monitor compliance with client requirements; escalate deviations and risk items
- Perform targeted legal research on leasing and real estate issues
- Coordinate with Kutak’s transaction team, client’s in-house legal team, brokers, and business stakeholders in connection with lease matters
- Train and guide transaction team on client-specific processes and standards
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases (office and medical office)
- Strong writing, issue-spotting, and contract negotiation skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Desire to further develop superior drafting and negotiating skills involving commercial office and medical office building leases
- Ability to manage a high volume of lease transactions from initial draft through execution, coordinating directly with client in house counsel, asset managers, and counterparties
- Ability to maintain organized workflows and track high-volume matters, ensuring timely turnaround and consistent client service
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate, both orally and in writing, with clients and supervising attorneys
- Ability to manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks efficiently, effectively, and in timely manner
- Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff
- Ability to work effectively with large working groups as part of a transaction team
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
- Qualified candidates must be licensed, or have pending licensure, to practice law in the State of Colorado. Licenses must be in good standing
- At least 3 years of related experience required
- Experience representing institutional landlords and/or tenants preferred (not required)
Position Information Status: Exempt Salary Range: $170,000-$200,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience Work Arrangement: Hybrid 3:2
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. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
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 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
