Description:

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm that is dedicated to commercial real estate and consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Real Estate Practice of our Chicago office - including the opportunity to work directly with clients from variety of industries across the country.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of real estate experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, debt and equity financings, and development. The candidate will be given significant transactional responsibilities. Senior Associates and Shareholders will devote substantial time and energy to training and mentoring, not only on the legal technicalities of a national real estate practice but also the business and relationship skills necessary to become a first chair accomplished real estate attorney.

The candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, a high and positive energy level, keen attention to detail, and a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Strong academic credentials and writing skills are essential. Candidates with big firm experience preferred. Admission to the Illinois Bar is preferred.

For consideration, please submit a resume, official transcript and writing sample - all in PDF format.

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal. For access, please contact Julie Yedinak. (yedinakj@gtlaw.com)

The expected pay range for this position is:
$260,000- $300,000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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.