Practice Group Lawyer FTC

Greenberg, Traurig, PA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer for a fixed-term contract to provide support to its Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) teams in London. Responsibilities include implementing knowledge strategies, monitoring legal developments, and conducting training sessions. Ideal candidates will have experience at a top-tier law firm and a keen interest in knowledge management. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a diverse work culture and contribute to the firm's strategic legal services.

Qualifications

• Experience at a top-tier law firm as a qualified lawyer.
• Exposure to private equity and real estate funds is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in knowledge management and training.

Responsibilities

• Support PERE teams with knowledge strategy and training.
• Monitor legal and business developments for the team.
• Organise and share standard forms and documents.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating fund documentation

Excellent communication skills

Research skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree with a minimum of a 2:1

Job description

Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 2,650 lawyers in 47 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT’s London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full‑service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 140 high‑calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner‑led strategic advice and efficient, cost‑effective legal services to UK and international clients.

Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross‑border legal issues, including Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Civil Fraud & Business Disputes, Corporate / M&A, Data Protection & Privacy, Employment, Competition Law, Funds, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Private Equity, Real Estate, Regulation, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax, and White Collar Crime & Investigations. Our London office is home to one of the market’s leading Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) teams, advising on complex and high‑value real‑estate funds, joint ventures, co‑investment platforms, secondaries, and related transactions. The client base spans chemicals, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, retail, real estate, financial, automotive, and communications.

Consistently recognized by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, our commitment to building long‑term client relationships is underscored by a diverse and inclusive work culture. We support employees through the recruitment process and welcome reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Role Overview

This role requires a Professional Support lawyer to support the PERE teams on a fixed‑term basis (6‑12 months contract). The lawyer will help implement the knowledge strategy for the teams, monitor legal and business developments, provide legal and practical expertise, create and manage collections of forms and precedents, design and deliver group training, and provide other support as needed.

Key areas of coverage

• Fund Formation – private equity real estate funds, closed‑ and open‑ended structures, AIFMD / UK regulatory considerations
• Carried Interest Plans & Co‑Investment Arrangements – structuring, tax considerations, documentation, and market practice
• Joint Ventures – UK and cross‑border JV agreements, governance mechanics, exit provisions
• Separate Accounts & Segregated Mandates – bespoke arrangements for institutional investors
• GP Stakes & Strategic Investments – structures, governance, regulatory and tax considerations
• Private M&A – acquisitions and disposals of real‑estate platforms and portfolio companies
• Secondaries – including GP‑led secondaries, continuation funds, and secondary sale processes

Knowledge Strategy & Innovation

• Work with shareholders and Practice Group Counsel to regularly assess knowledge needs.
• Monitor, analyse, and disseminate key legal and market developments in private equity, real estate, funds, and corporate law.
• Collaborate with the firm’s innovation function to develop and implement internal and client‑facing technologies for litigation‑focused practice areas, products and industry‑facing groups.

Client‑Facing Initiatives

• Work with the group and marketing department to identify opportunities to develop business from new and existing clients and sectors through bespoke alerts, articles and briefing notes.
• Support client‑facing knowledge initiatives, including thought‑leadership pieces, seminars, and workshops.
• Assist in pitching and business development by preparing know‑how materials and precedent‑driven efficiencies.

Thought Leadership

• Write or coordinate the writing of articles for publication for the PERE teams.
• Monitor and inform the group about relevant developments and trends in law, case‑law, regulations and market practice.
• Proactively identify legal, policy and business developments of potential interest to the group.
• Work with the information centre to maximise the value of industry‑related alerts.
• Help identify opportunities for the group to interact with other practice areas and offices on thought‑leadership pieces.

Lawyer Training and Technical Expertise

• Identify practice‑related training needs and assist with meeting those needs.
• Help develop and deliver training for associates on practice updates, know‑how briefings and assist them with locating practice‑related internal and external knowledge.

Organising and Sharing Standard Forms, Document Collection and Process Maps

• Work with the PERE teams and Practice Group Counsel to develop and maintain market‑leading precedents, templates and guidance notes across key areas of focus.
• Maintain an electronic collection of practice‑related knowledge resources including England and Wales law‑governed standard forms, notes, precedent documents, best‑practice memos, legal research, and other useful material.

Other

• Provide other knowledge support to the group as assigned.
• Participate in regular team meetings and meetings with the BD team.

Experience, Skills and personal attributes

• Experience gained at a top‑tier law firm as a qualified lawyer, ideally with exposure to private equity, real‑estate funds or corporate transactions.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating fund, JV and transaction documentation.
• Demonstrated interest in knowledge management and training.
• PSL experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent drafting, communication, research and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with senior stakeholders.
• High professional standards and a passion for delivering quality products.
• Well‑developed organisational and communication skills.
• Understanding of different learning processes and training methods.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent.

No Fees Required: GT will never ask for payment for work equipment or network access, and there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. All job offers will be preceded by an interview with our hiring team.

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