Transactional Associate-Environmental with Commercial Real Estate Investment & Development focus – …

Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office is seeking a mid-level Associate with 3-6 years of law firm experience to join its globally recognized Environmental Practice Group. We offer a competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Practice Summary: This position works with the transactions team, which focuses on environmental diligence and the mitigation of environmental risks associated with the acquisition, development, management, leasing, financing, and sale of commercial real estate. The group has a multi-jurisdictional practice and oversees environmental diligence and risk management for many leading national real estate investment funds.  This includes evaluating environmental risk, overseeing related regulatory compliance programs, structuring brownfield redevelopment efforts, and negotiating the environmental aspects of sophisticated deals across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Requirements: Candidates should have a dedicated interest in the environmental aspects of commercial real estate investment and development, be members of the PA Bar in good standing, hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and have an excellent academic record.  This position requires exceptional written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and the ability to be highly responsive in a fast paced, high-volume, deal flow environment. 

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, recent writing sample, and law school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

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We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records and will conduct a criminal background check if a conditional offer is extended in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This is applicable to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Law for Employers.


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