Transactional Associate- Environmental (mid-level)- Philadelphia

Greenberg Traurig; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig's Philadelphia office seeks a Transactional Associate with 3–6 years of environmental risk management experience to join a niche team. The role focuses on due diligence for real estate and M&A, plus structuring and documenting transactional risk solutions and related contracts.

Qualified candidates are admitted to the PA bar (or eligible) and must reside in the Philadelphia office, with a strong emphasis on client interactions and deal-driven negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of transactional environmental experience at large or boutique law firms.
• Admission to the PA bar or eligibility for admission.
• Residence in the Philadelphia office is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental due diligence for real estate and M&A transactions.
• Structure, negotiate and document transactional solutions to environmental risks.
• Draft purchase agreements, loan agreements and ancillary documents.
• Interact with clients on deal specifics and risk allocation.

Skills

Environmental transactions

Due diligence

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office is seeking a Transactional Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its niche environmental risk management team. We offer a competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Practice Summary

The practice focuses on the management and mitigation of environmental risks in connection with the acquisition, development, financing and sale of environmentally impacted real estate and businesses. This is a transactionally-focused group that: (i) performs environmental due diligence for real estate and M&A transactions; and (ii) structures, negotiates and documents transactional solutions to environmental risks through a combination of manuscripted specialty lines insurance products and M&A and real estate contracts (including purchase agreements, loan agreements, liability transfer agreements and ancillary documents). These are high demand, value-add services with lots of original drafting, deal driven negotiations and constant client interactions.

Job Requirements

Candidates should have 3-6 years of transactional environmental experience at other large or boutique law firms. Candidates must also be admitted to the PA bar or eligible for admission to the PA bar. The position requires residence in the Philadelphia office.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.