Capital Markets Associate
About the job
- The candidate must have 2-6 years of significant experience in corporate transactions, with an emphasis on Capital Markets.
- The candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, and a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment.
- The candidate must have strong academic credentials and writing skills.
- The candidate must be well-versed in the mechanics of leading Capital Markets transactions.
- The candidate must have experience leading due diligence teams.
- The candidate must have general corporate and corporate governance experience.
- The candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a team across practice areas.
- The candidate must be willing to train junior associates.
- The candidate must be admitted to the Florida Bar or eligible for admission to the Florida Bar.
- The Capital Markets associate will work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.
- The associate will handle U.S. and cross-border transactions, including initial public offerings, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings for foreign private issuers, registered direct offerings, at-the-market offerings, public and private equity line transactions, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, Real Estate Investment Trusts, and Private Investment in Public Entities.
- The associate will represent U.S. and non-U.S. public and private issuers, underwriters, financial institutions, venture capital funds, hedge funds, broker-dealers, investment companies, and private investment firms in all aspects of U.S. and cross-border securities offerings.
About the company
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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What believers are saying
- October 2026 brought Ben Patton, Bee Chun Boo, and Allison Oasis Kahn.
- West Palm Beach signed a 10-year lease for 15 CityPlace, signaling long-term expansion.
- The London Real Estate team won 2026 recognition, strengthening recruiting and client credibility.
What critics are saying
- Two Manhattan class actions over the August 2026 cyber breach threaten costs and trust.
- Fast lateral hiring in London, Asia, Mexico, and Florida strains culture and integration.
- Cybersecurity failure becomes existential if corporate clients shift sensitive work to rival firms.
What makes Greenberg Traurig unique
- Greenberg Traurig spans 51 locations and 38 Chambers-ranked departments in 2026.
- London, Mexico, and Asia hires support one integrated cross-border real estate platform.
- Its real estate bench handles development, construction, finance, and restructuring across jurisdictions.
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↑ 10%Greenberg Traurig expands London Real Estate platform with construction Partner Ben Patton. Related Professionals Capabilities LONDON - Oct. 1, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has further strengthened its LondonReal Estate Practice with the addition of Construction Law Shareholder Ben Patton. Patton joins as head of Greenberg Traurig's London Construction Practice from Ashurst Perkins Coie, where he led the firm's Construction Practice. Greenberg Traurig Executive Chairman Richard A. Rosenbaum said: "Our investment in London is focused on building a platform that combines deep sector knowledge with seamless collaboration across markets and practice areas. Ben brings highly regarded construction and development experience that complements our expanding real estate and infrastructure capabilities, further enhancing our ability to advise clients on complex projects and transactions across sectors and jurisdictions." Executive Vice President and London office Managing Shareholder Fiona Adams said: "Ben's arrival continues the growth of our London office and reflects our commitment to investing in areas where we see strong client demand. Our Real Estate Practice has gained strong momentum, and we continue to attract market-leading lawyers who value Greenberg Traurig's collaborative culture, international reach, and entrepreneurial approach. Ben is highly regarded in the market and adds greater depth to our offering across development and construction mandates." Patton's arrival enhances the firm's ability to support clients from the early stages of development through completion. He will focus on UK development and construction matters across a range of sectors, complementing the work of Infrastructure Group Shareholder Richard Ceeney, who joined the firm in April 2025 to focus on major infrastructure and energy projects globally. London Real Estate Co-Chair Matthew Priday added: "Ben is one of the leading construction lawyers in the London market, and his arrival enhances our ability to support clients on complex development projects. His experience advising developers, investors, occupiers, and lenders across a broad range of sectors complements our real estate and infrastructure capabilities. Alongside our existing infrastructure and projects offering, Ben further strengthens our ability to provide integrated advice across the development and delivery cycle." Patton said: "Greenberg Traurig's continued investment in London, combined with the strength of its global real estate platform, made this a compelling opportunity. As one of the largest real estate law firms in the world, the firm has the breadth and international reach to support clients on complex developments, while retaining a highly entrepreneurial approach. I look forward to working with the team and bringing my construction experience to the firm's growing UK development practice." Patton is ranked Band 3 as a Notable Practitioner for Construction: Non-Contentious in the 2026 Chambers UK Guide, where he has been recognised for five consecutive years, with clients saying: "Ben is really pragmatic. He is certainly very user-friendly, jumps into action and is really helpful." He is also ranked as a Leading Partner for Construction: Non-Contentious in The Legal 500 2026 UK guide, which describes him as "a recognised authority across the logistics, infrastructure and life sciences sectors." Patton serves on the Joint Contracts Tribunal drafting subcommittee and is a member of both the City Property Association and the Society of Construction Law. The London Real Estate team was named Real Estate Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026 and was highly commended in the same category at the Legal Business Awards 2026. The team recently expanded with the hires of Shareholders Simon Elliott, Patrick Williams, and Freya Dear, while Real Estate Finance lawyer William Lo was promoted to shareholder, reflecting the firm's continued investment in its London Real Estate offering. April 03, 2027, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET
Greenberg Traurig hosts Emerging Tech Summit - East. Related Professionals Capabilities BOSTON - Oct. 1, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted its inaugural Emerging Tech Summit - East Sept. 23 in Boston. The summit brought together investors, founders, financial institutions, and legal leaders to address the investment, regulatory, and operational challenges shaping the future of emerging technology companies. Building on the success of the firm's annual West Coast Deer Valley Summit, the event featured discussions on the venture capital industry and ecosystem, including next-generation technology, fundraising considerations, scaling a business, initial public offering (IPO) readiness, and market updates. Each panel was followed by a Q&A session. The program featured attorneys from across the firm who moderated discussions on key topics, including: * Capital, Conviction, and the Next Cycle: A State of the Market Conversation, moderated by Emily Ladd-Kravitz * M&A, IPOs, and Secondary Markets: The Honest Guide to Getting Liquid in This Environment, moderated by Preston Barclay * Lunch and Conversation: A Fireside Chat with Real-World Insights into Running an AI-First Company, moderated by Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts * Defense, Government, National Security, and Space: Investing Where Commercial Returns Meet Sovereign Capability, moderated by Chase Means * DeepTech at the Frontier: Investing in Quantum Computing, Big Data, and Next-Generation Software, moderated by Brian S. Kelly * Next-Generation Life Science and AI's Influence: The New Biology: AI, Data, and the Transformation of Life Science Investment, moderated by Melissa Hunter-Ensor, Ph.D. * The Reindustrialization of America: Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, and the Technology Stack Powering the Next Industrial Era, moderated by Daniel Wu * Building Sustainable Companies: Capital Efficiency, Governance, and the Long Game, moderated by Michael J. Minahan February 28, 2027 - March 04, 2027 January 11, 2027 - January 15, 2027 Orlando, United States December 14, 2026 - December 15, 2026
Greenberg Traurig has appointed Gail H. Javitt as a shareholder in its Washington, DC office, strengthening its Health Care & FDA Practice. Javitt joins from Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, bringing over 30 years of experience in food and drug law. She advises clients on FDA regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters across medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and biological products. Her expertise includes product development, clinical trials, post-market compliance, and regulatory due diligence for corporate transactions. Javitt has published extensively on legal and policy issues in healthcare and life sciences, including FDA regulation of genetic testing and precision medicine. She previously served as law and policy director at Johns Hopkins University's Genetics and Public Policy Center. The appointment continues Greenberg Traurig's strategic expansion in Washington, DC, following recent additions across multiple practice areas.
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has hired Bee Chun Boo as a shareholder to strengthen its Asia mergers and acquisitions team. Boo joins from Baker McKenzie's Singapore office, bringing more than 28 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions across the region. She has counselled clients on cross-border deals from Singapore to Shanghai and Beijing, working across healthcare, energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Her expertise spans multiple jurisdictions and regulatory regimes, advising North American, Latin American, and African clients investing in Asia, as well as Asian companies expanding abroad. Greenberg Traurig has established offices in Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Singapore since 2008, creating a regional network. The firm has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations globally.
Greenberg Traurig bolsters Asia M&A team with addition of Bee Chun Boo. Related Professionals Capabilities TOKYO - Sept. 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP strengthened its capabilities in Asia with the addition of Shareholder Bee Chun Boo, who has handled mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and private equity matters throughout the region for more than 28 years. She joins from Baker McKenzie's Singapore office. Bee Chun has spent her career counseling clients on cross-border transactions from Singapore to Shanghai to Beijing, representing buyers and sellers in various sectors, including health care, energy, mining, and infrastructure. Her deep experience in the region allows her to advise clients on transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, regulatory regimes, and business cultures, serving as a guide for clients in North America, Latin America, and Africa looking to invest in the Asian market and Asian clients exploring opportunities abroad. Bee Chun joins Greenberg Traurig's robust Corporate Practice and will work closely with the firm's lawyers in offices throughout the world. "Our growth strategy has always focused on building an integrated global platform powered by exceptional local talent in the markets where our clients do business," Greenberg Traurig Vice Chair Richard A. Edlin said. "Bee Chun's arrival reflects that commitment, further positioning us to support businesses pursuing transformative opportunities throughout Asia and across the international marketplace. Her reputation, transactional experience, and market knowledge make her an outstanding addition to our team as we continue to support clients navigating the opportunities and complexities of cross-border growth and investment." Since opening an office in Shanghai in 2008, Greenberg Traurig has added offices in Seoul, Tokyo, and Singapore, creating a regional network of lawyers working together and collaborating closely with the firm's offices worldwide. "Asia continues to be one of the world's most dynamic centers of investment, innovation, and corporate activity, which is why we're strategically expanding our M&A Practice throughout the region," Greenberg Traurig Singapore Managing Shareholder Joseph Kim said. "The most significant transactions today rarely stop at national borders. They require teams that can draw on deep local knowledge while coordinating seamlessly across offices and regions. Bee Chun's addition reinforces our ability to provide that combination of local insight and global reach." Bee Chun has advised a wide range of clients, including strategic investors, financial sponsors, and state-owned enterprises. Now, working with Greenberg Traurig's growing network in Asia, she will continue that work. "I was attracted to Greenberg Traurig because of the firm's ambitious plans to continue growing its Asian practice," Bee Chun said. "I want to be part of those plans and believe that the firm's international platform and the close collaboration between its international offices will allow me to best serve clients looking to expand from, and invest into, the Asian market." March 10, 2027, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET