Criminal Defense Attorney

CBRE Group, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 136,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Structured growth plan

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Criminal Defense Attorney with internship cadence in Berkeley, CA. The role offers a hands-on corporate law track, mentorship responsibilities, and a focus on practical knowledge transfer across legal teams.

The position emphasizes clear written communication, strong analytical ability, and real-world experience in corporate law. This internship includes a structured growth plan and opportunities to work with vendors and clients within CBRE’s global operations.

Qualifications

• Written communication clear enough to survive a forwarded email chain
• At least 4 years of standing behind your own estimates
• Demonstrated ability to teach what you know to someone greener
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Hands-on Corporate Law experience that survives a whiteboard interview

Responsibilities

• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Corporate Law plan
• Coach newer mid-level teammates through their first messy general project
• Read the room and adjust how you pitch Conflict Resolution to each audience
• Make the joyfully-rigorous call when the data points two different directions
• Partner with peers to troubleshoot issues and share practical knowledge
• Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly
• Represent CBRE Group professionally with vendors, partners, and customers

Skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Teaching/mentoring

Corporate law

Problem solving

Job description

We value people who care about the craft, and we're searching for a Criminal Defense Attorney who feels the same way. What you're signing up for is $103,000 - $136,000, an internship cadence, general ownership, and a CBRE Group team that rewards nerve.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Corporate Law plan
• Coach newer mid-level teammates through their first messy general project
• Read the room and adjust how you pitch Conflict Resolution to each audience
• Make the joyfully-rigorous call when the data points two different directions
• Partner with peers to troubleshoot issues and share practical knowledge
• Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly
• Represent CBRE Group professionally with vendors, partners, and customers

What You'll Bring

• Written communication clear enough to survive a forwarded email chain
• At least 4 years of standing behind your own estimates
• Demonstrated ability to teach what you know to someone greener
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Hands-on Corporate Law experience that survives a whiteboard interview

Run from a single floor in Berkeley, CA, CBRE Group is a values-led reminder that general breakthroughs still start small. Our Berkeley team treats every retro like a chance to quietly upgrade how we operate.

This internship role pays $103,000 - $136,000 and includes flexible scheduling plus a structured plan to grow your KYC expertise.

Hiring for this position is live and moving quickly, with interviews already underway.