Full-Time
Real Estate Associate
Junior
Greenberg Traurig
5,001-10,000 employees
Delivers global cross-border legal services
Compensation Overview
$205k - $220k/yr
Denver, CO, USA
Hybrid
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- The candidate must have 1-3 years of real estate experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, real estate finance, leasing, joint ventures, and development.
- The candidate must have strong drafting and negotiation skills.
- The candidate must be able to take on significant project responsibility.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
- The candidate must have strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
- The candidate must demonstrate attention to detail and the desire and initiative to take ownership over work and career.
- The candidate must be in good standing with the Colorado Bar.
- Work with clients from a variety of industries on commercial real estate matters.
- Handle the full cycle of real estate deals, including property acquisition and investment, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition.
- Experience with real estate investment funds, including fund formation, sponsor representation, or related private investment vehicles.
Greenberg Traurig is a large global law firm with more than 3,100 lawyers across 51 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. It provides a wide range of legal services to clients across multiple industries and geographies, handling complex matters that cross borders. The firm’s offerings operate through a network of lawyers who collaborate across offices to deliver strategic legal solutions, conduct cross-border negotiations, and manage multi-jurisdictional matters for clients. What sets Greenberg Traurig apart is its scale, breadth of practice areas, and its emphasis on client trust, relationship management, culture, philanthropy, pro bono work, and innovation in delivering legal services. The firm’s goal is to deliver practical, well-informed legal guidance across borders and industries while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the community.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$726.8M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 additions of Kolluri, Helweil, and Mirdamadi-Tehrani expand revenue-producing practices.
- August 2026 Florida award wins and $41 million summary judgment showcase sellable results.
- Digital infrastructure and data-center work remain hot, anchored by 2026 Hyperion-related matters.
What critics are saying
- Late-2026 lateral hiring depends on expensive partner pay and portable clients.
- August 2026 growth in Chicago, New York, and Boston raises integration and retention risk.
- A single major client defection or practice slowdown would pressure compensation-heavy economics.
What makes Greenberg Traurig unique
- August 2026 hiring sprees deepen litigation, IP, and real estate benches across offices.
- 2026 wins in Florida and SEC defense prove high-stakes litigation credibility.
- 51 locations and 3,200 lawyers create cross-border staffing depth for complex mandates.
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↑ 7%Greenberg Traurig earns top recognitions in the Best Lawyers in America(R), Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America 2027 editions. Aug 21, 2026, 12:15 ET NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has the most attorneys recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers in America(R), and more attorneys listed in the combined Best Lawyers in America(R) and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America 2027 editions than any other firm. In the United States, more than 660 Greenberg Traurig attorneys were recognized, including 25 named "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective practices and markets. Click here for a list of Greenberg Traurig attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America(R). Additionally, more than 245 Greenberg Traurig attorneys are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America. Recognition is awarded to attorneys who are in the earlier stages of their careers and have achieved outstanding professional excellence, according to the publication. Click here for a list of Greenberg Traurig attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America. The Greenberg Traurig attorneys recognized as a 2027 "Lawyer of the Year": * Tricia A. Asaro: Insurance Law, Albany * David C. Ashburn: Government Relations Practice, Tallahassee * Kerri L. Barsh: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Miami * Joshua R. Brown: Litigation - Patent, Orlando * Nicola T. Coleman: Government Relations Practice, Albany * Orlando L. Evora: Real Estate Law, Orlando * David C. Fixler: Energy Regulatory Law, Boston * Tracy L. Gerber: Litigation - Securities, West Palm Beach * Nicole M. Goodwin: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Phoenix * Laurie L. Green: Corporate Law, Fort Lauderdale * Laura Hammargren: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Minneapolis * Jennifer Hermansky: Immigration Law, Philadelphia * Ronald J. Holland: Labor Law - Management, San Francisco * Nancy B. Lash: Real Estate Law, Miami * Bradley R. Marsh: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, San Francisco * Demetrius G. McDaniel: Government Relations Practice, Austin * Thomas J. McKee, Jr.: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Washington, D.C. * Matthew W. Miller: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Fort Lauderdale * Kent Newsome: Real Estate Law, Houston * Paul B. Ranis: Employment Law - Management, Fort Lauderdale * Bobby Rosenbloum: Entertainment Law - Music, Atlanta * Doreen U. Saia: Energy Law, Albany * Paul H. Schafhauser: Litigation - Real Estate, Newark * Eric Waeckerlin: Litigation - Environment, Denver * Jeremy D. Zangara: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Phoenix In addition, Greenberg Traurig was "Top Listed" across multiple locations and practice areas for having the most recognized lawyers in a particular location and practice area. Greenberg Traurig was "Top Listed" nationwide in the following practice areas: Best Lawyers in America: * Administrative / Regulatory Law * Commercial Litigation * Entertainment Law - Music * Government Relations Practice * Litigation - Real Estate Greenberg Traurig practice areas were "Top Listed" in the following states: Best Lawyers in America: * Florida: Litigation - Securities; Securities / Capital Markets Law; Securities Regulation; Tax Law * Georgia: Entertainment Law - Music * Nevada: Trademark Law * New York: Government Relations Practice * Texas: Government Relations Practice Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America: * California: Litigation - Intellectual Property * Florida: Appellate Practice; Mergers and Acquisitions Law Greenberg Traurig also was "Top Listed" for having the most lawyers listed in the following markets: Best Lawyers in America: Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America: The following cities were "Top Listed" for these practice areas: Best Lawyers in America: * Albany: Government Relations Practice; Health Care Law; Insurance Law * Atlanta: Entertainment Law - Music * Austin: Government Relations Practice * Florham Park: Commercial Litigation * Fort Lauderdale: Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Securities / Capital Markets Law; Tax Law * Houston: Health Care Law * Las Vegas: Commercial Litigation; Trademark Law * McLean: Commercial Litigation * Miami: Litigation - Real Estate; Tax Law * Philadelphia: Environmental Law * Tallahassee: Health Care Law * West Palm Beach: Litigation - Securities Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America: * Fort Lauderdale: Corporate Law * Los Angeles: Litigation - Intellectual Property * Miami: Construction Law About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com. SOURCE Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig's Jaret L. Davis and Antonio Peña recognized in inaugural 2026 Miami Titan 100 Awards. Greenberg Traurig, LLP August 20, 2026 MIAMI, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Senior Vice President and Miami Co-Managing Shareholder Jaret L. Davis and Latin America Practice Co-Chair Antonio Peña have been selected for the 2026 Miami Titan 100 Awards' inaugural class. The Titan 100 recognizes Miami's Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives who are among the region's most accomplished leaders and have not only built extraordinary companies but also have redefined what it means to lead, according to Titan's press release. Titans exemplify excellence through their vision, passion, and integrity, creating lasting impact across industries and communities. Collectively, the 2026 Miami Titan 100 honorees and their companies generate more than $44 billion in annual revenue and employ over 170,000 individuals across the region and beyond. Davis helps lead the more than 400 lawyers and business staff in the firm's founding office and has played a key role in its continued strategic growth. His practice focuses on structuring and negotiating domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, capital raising transactions, and large financings. An active Miami community leader, Davis is co-founder and general counsel of eMerge Americas, chair of the Nicklaus Children's Health System Board, a member of the University of Miami Board of Trustees, a founding member of The Partnership for Miami, and former chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. Through his business and civic leadership, Davis has played a role in advancing Miami's technology ecosystem and economic development initiatives. Peña helps lead a multidisciplinary team of more than 120 lawyers that helps clients address business opportunities in Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and the Caribbean. He played a leadership role in the growth of the firm's international associate program and launch of Greenberg Traurig's São Paulo office. He also helped to strengthen the firm's cross-border capabilities throughout Latin America, as evidenced by the many awards the practice has won in recent years for its diversified capabilities in the region. Peña advises clients on complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, restructurings, and other multijurisdictional transactions throughout Latin America and beyond. He previously served as president of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce's Inter-American Chapter in Miami and has held leadership positions supporting commercial and business relationships throughout the Americas. Davis and Peña will be recognized at the Titan 100 annual awards event Nov. 19 at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, where business leaders from across the region will gather to celebrate the 2026 Titan 100 honorees. About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com. SOURCE Greenberg Traurig, LLP Distributed by PR Newswire / Cision.
Greenberg Traurig adds Shirin Mirdamadi-Tehrani as Intellectual Property associate. Related Professionals Capabilities BOSTON - Aug. 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Shirin Mirdamadi-Tehrani, a registered patent attorney, as an Intellectual Property & Technology associate based in the firm's Boston office. Tehrani counsels technology and life sciences companies on patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and intellectual property (IP) due diligence. She regularly drafts and prosecutes U.S. and Patent Cooperation Treaty patent applications across mechanical, robotics, chemical, software, and medical device fields, and manages end-to-end IP strategy for client portfolios. Tehrani leads invention harvesting sessions with engineers and business stakeholders to develop patent and trade secret strategies. Her practice includes preparing and prosecuting office action responses, conducting examiner interviews, and managing foreign filing strategies. She also performs IP due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions activity. "We are pleased to welcome Shirin to Greenberg Traurig," David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt, Greenberg Traurig's Boston office co-managing shareholders said in a joint statement. "Her engineering background and experience, combined with her registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, gives her a technical fluency that will be an asset to our clients." Tehrani earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She is admitted in California and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to beginning her legal career, Tehrani was a mechanical engineer in the defense and aerospace industries. November 02, 2026 - November 03, 2026 San Francisco 27 October 2026 - 29 October 2026 Bangkok, Thailand October 21, 2026 - October 23, 2026 Los Angeles, United States
Greenberg Traurig shortlisted for 5 IFLR Middle East Awards 2026. Related Professionals Capabilities DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Aug. 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been shortlisted for five 2026 IFLR Middle East Awards. The awards ceremony will be held Oct. 8 at the Address Sky View Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). * Debt & Equity-Linked Deal of the Year: Kuwait Finance House AT1 Mudaraba Sukuk * Public Policy & Regulation Team of the Year * Rising Star - International: Krishen Patel * Net-Zero Transition Award * Pro Bono Firm of the Year The IFLR Middle East Awards celebrate legal innovation across the region, honouring firms and in-house teams for their work on groundbreaking deals, creative structures, and novel approaches to complex mandates, according to the publication. "Being shortlisted in five categories reflects the strength, reach, and momentum of Greenberg Traurig's Middle East platform," Greenberg Traurig Executive Chairman Richard A. Rosenbaum said. "From public policy and regulation to capital markets, pro bono, sustainability, and individual lawyer recognition, these nominations underscore the calibre of our teams and their commitment in a region of extraordinary growth and opportunity." Khalid A. Al-Thebity, Greenberg Traurig's Middle East Regional Chairman and Managing Shareholder of the Riyadh office, added: "These five nominations are an important marker of the regional platform we have built, one that combines local market insight, international standards, and deep industry knowledge. We are proud to see our teams recognized across areas that matter significantly to clients and to the continued development of the Middle East legal market." Riyadh Deputy Managing Shareholder Marwa Al-Siyabi added, "This breadth of recognition speaks to the quality of our lawyers, the trust placed in us by clients, and our shared commitment to supporting sophisticated, high-impact work across the region." "We are grateful to our clients and colleagues for the collaboration that has led to this recognition," Co-Managing Shareholders of Greenberg Traurig's Dubai office Shibeer Ahmed and Chadi Salloum, Head of the UAE's Corporate Practice, said in a joint statement. "We are especially proud to see Corporate Shareholder Krishen Patel shortlisted in the Rising Star - International category; a highly competitive field. His nomination reflects not only his individual talent and commitment, but also the strength of the next generation of lawyers helping to shape our regional platform." "These nominations reinforce the importance of investing for the long term in the region's most active industries and in the people who serve them; a key demonstration of the balanced platform we are developing to support clients as their ambitions evolve," Abu Dhabi Co-Managing Shareholders Christian Adams and Chris Lester said in a joint statement. Greenberg Traurig launched in the Middle East in 2023 with offices in Riyadh and Dubai, adding an office in Abu Dhabi in 2025. The firm has established itself in the industries and business sectors most active in the Middle East, including real estate; infrastructure and transportation; energy and natural resources; hospitality; finance and restructuring; mergers and acquisitions; private equity; private credit; sports and entertainment, including venue, talent, entertainment, and licensing; capital markets; and arbitrations and disputes. Greenberg Traurig's Abu Dhabi office is a branch of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Greenberg Traurig's Dubai office is operated by Greenberg Traurig Limited. Greenberg Traurig's Riyadh office is operated by Greenberg Traurig through Greenberg Traurig Khalid Al-Thebity. August 20, 2026 August 19, 2026
Greenberg Traurig earns five IFLR Middle East nods. Greenberg Traurig's Middle East momentum. Well, sometimes the legal world gives you something to talk about. The global law firm Greenberg Traurig is on quite a roll after being shortlisted for five categories at the 2026 IFLR Middle East Awards. The ceremonies are set to rock Dubai on October 8 at the Address Sky View Hotel. Just think: five categories. That's no small feat for any firm this side of the desert. Highlighting the key nominations. The accolades stack up nicely for Greenberg Traurig, shining a spotlight across a wide spectrum of legal dealings. Here are the highlights: * Debt & Equity-Linked Deal of the Year: Kuwait Finance House AT1 Mudaraba Sukuk is no ordinary deal. It's a juggernaut showing their prowess in complex financial instruments. * Public Policy & Regulation Team of the Year: A salute to their efforts in cutting through the tough web of regional policies. * Rising Star - International: Krishen Patel is recognized, promising future leadership illuminating a bright path ahead. * Net-Zero Transition Award: Bowing to sustainability, Greenberg is aligning with the global push toward greener pastures. * Pro Bono Firm of the Year: This nod proves they're not just about the dollars, but also making a meaningful impact. Reflections on a remarkable journey. Looking at these nominations, Greenberg Traurig's Executive Chairman, Richard A. Rosenbaum, couldn't be prouder. He sees this not just as personal or corporate victory, but as a testament to the firm's dedication and regional strategy. "These nominations underscore the calibre of our teams and their commitment in a region of extraordinary growth and opportunity," he remarked, capturing the buzz that's setting lawyers reaching for the espresso shots before the big day. "These five nominations are an important marker of the regional platform we have built." - Khalid A. Al-Thebity The Middle East: A mixture of local insight and global impact. Khalid A. Al-Thebity, leading the region from Riyadh, brings insight into what makes these nods particularly sweet. It's not just the international acknowledgment but also the blend of local market wisdom with world-class standards that bolsters their standing. The emphasis here is on creating a formidable Middle Eastern hub that resonates beyond its borders. That's no small ambition, folks. Marwa Al-Siyabi echoed this sentiment with a nod to trust and relationship-building being the bedrock of their success. With each nomination, Greenberg Traurig further cements its reputation, raising the bar in a crowded arena full of sharp minds. Looking ahead: building for the long haul. Investment for the long term? That's Abu Dhabi's Chris Adams and Chris Lester's game. They're building this legal monolith not just for today's clients but aiming to tackle tomorrow's challenges with precision and authority. Whether it's infrastructure or oil and gas, legal arbitration or capital markets, they are structuring a platform that sits ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. The potential returns on this setup in such an active region? Not too shabby at all. The accomplished beginnings in the Middle East. Since launching in Riyadh in 2023 and expanding ambitiously into Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Greenberg Traurig is sketching a tapestry across industries. Real estate, finance, sports, restructuring - you name it, they've got their fingers in it. This breadth is not just diversification; it's strategic planting of flags across territories that promise lucrative continuity and influence in shaping the region's economic landscape. Summing it up: A dynamic legal future. It's clear that these nominations are more than just awards to hang on the wall. They're lifelines, connecting past successes to future potential, reinforcing Greenberg Traurig's position at the cutting edge of the legal sphere. Come October 8, whether they sweep the room or leave with fewer trophies, they've set a thumping benchmark for all to witness. And that's a legal thriller, in its own right.