Greenberg Traurig

Leasing - Associate (Mid Level)

Greenberg Traurig$250K — $380K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in commercial leasing, particularly retail and office leases
  • Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
  • Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task under pressure
  • Admission to the New York bar required

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate commercial leases for clients in various industries
  • Collaborate with team members on lease litigation and related disputes
  • Provide outstanding client service and maintain strong communication
  • Stay hyper-responsive to client needs and deadlines
  • Assist in cross-training team members in leasing and bankruptcy issues

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive health insurance including optional HSA
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Dental and vision care
  • Life insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Voluntary insurance programs like accident, life, and critical illness
  • Commuter and transit programs available in select locations
Full Job Description
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Leasing Associate in the New York office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country. This is an exciting opportunity to train and work with a rapidly expanding and nationally recognized practice.

Applicant must have extensive experience and demonstrated success in drafting and negotiating commercial leases (with an emphasis on retail and office leases) from a well-known and peer BigLaw firm. Industrial leasing experience is a plus. Qualified candidates should have strong academic credentials, with 4 -7 years of experience, and a willingness to accept responsibility. Outstanding drafting, communication, client-service and negotiation skills are essential. Team members are collaborative and cross-trained in leasing, lease litigation (including commercial landlord-tenant litigation, construction litigation and other lease-related disputes) and bankruptcy. They are hyper-responsive to clients, and candidates must have excellent time-management skills (e.g., be able to multi-task and exceed deadlines). Must be admitted to NY bar.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).

The expected pay range for this position is:

$250,000-$380,000 per year

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual's race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.

About Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig is a global law firm with approximately 2200 attorneys and governmental affairs professionals in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm was founded in Miami, Florida in 1967 by Larry J. Hoffman, Mel Greenberg and Robert H. Traurig. The firm has a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and securities, real estate, litigation, and tax. Greenberg Traurig is known for its work in the entertainment industry, and has represented clients such as Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and Madonna. The firm has also been involved in high-profile cases, such as the defense of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling.
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