Leasing Associate

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Leasing Associate in the Garden City 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 peer law firm. Industrial leasing experience is a plus. Qualified candidates should have strong academic credentials, with 4 - 6 years of significant New York City leasing 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:

$200,000 - $300,000 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 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.