Leasing - Associate (Mid to Senior Level)

Greenberg, Traurig, PA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401K

Vacation

Disability and life insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a full-time Leasing Associate in New York. Candidates must have 4-7 years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial leases, strong academic credentials, and be admitted to the NY bar. The role includes collaboration across leasing and lease litigation, with a focus on client service and time management. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in commercial leases, particularly retail and office.
• Strong academic credentials from a recognized law school.
• Experience with lease litigation and bankruptcy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial leases.
• Collaborate with team members on leasing and litigation matters.
• Provide excellent client service and time management.

Skills

Commercial lease drafting

Negotiation skills

Client service

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) admitted to NY bar

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Leasing Associate in the New York 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 well-known and peer BigLaw firm. Industrial leasing experience is a plus. Qualified candidates should have strong academic credentials, with 4 -7 years of 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. 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 long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.**No Fees Required**: GT will **never ask for payment for work equipment or network access**. Also, 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.If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. If you have a disability that makes it difficult to express your interest in a job through our online application process, or if you require TTY/TDD assistance, please contact us to tell us about your needs.