Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment
opportunity for an Associate in the Corporate Practice of our San Francisco
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 a variety
of industries across the country.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of corporate transactional
experience at a leading law firm with a strong emphasis on private equity
investments and divestitures, portfolio company transactions, and general
corporate fiduciary duties and governance. In addition, candidates should
possess strong academic credentials and excellent communication and drafting
skills, be team-oriented and capable of independently taking on responsibility
for drafting primary deal documents, leading complex diligence, deal management
(including managing junior associates and internal specialist teams), client
interaction and work product. Candidates must be in good standing with the CA
State Bar.
Practice Summary
Greenberg Traurig's Private Equity Practice has wide-ranging experience
representing private equity firms in complex domestic and cross-border
transactions in a variety of industries, including consumer products, aerospace,
manufacturing, food and beverage, health care, financial services, distribution,
and technology. We work regularly with regional, national, and global private
equity firms advising them in connection with acquisitions, dispositions,
financing transactions, and fund formation. We also assist and advise portfolio
companies, management teams, co-investors, and other participants in all aspects
of private equity transactions. Our focus is on serving all aspects of private
equity firm legal needs, from purchase and sale transactions, as well as more
broadly on portfolio company support, finance matters, fund formation, ongoing
fund operation, tax analysis, and business reorganization and restructuring
transactions.
Given our global presence, with over 150 private equity attorneys in 27
locations worldwide, we have deep firm experience in a multitude of niche areas
drawn upon for our PE clients.
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial
transcript is acceptable), and a deal transaction summary.
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for
third party submissions; for access, contact Jessica Fijolek
[jessica.fijolek@gtlaw.com?subject=SF%20Corporate%20Associate].
The expected pay range for this position is:
$390,000 - $410,000 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 critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and
Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair
Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.
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.