Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for a mid to senior-level Associate to work with our Corporate Finance Practice. 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 a variety of industries across the country.
Job Requirements
We are looking for an experienced finance or corporate associate trained in finance transactions with 3-7 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in lender and borrower representations, with experience in broadly syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, and private credit facilities. Candidates should have experience drafting, reviewing and revising credit agreements, debt commitment letters, security agreements and closing deliverables, including secretary’s certificates, resolutions, legal opinions, schedules and exhibits. Experience in representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies would be beneficial.
Candidates should be diligent, proactive, supportive and team oriented and possess a strong academic background with superior drafting skills and be willing to take on significant responsibility for deal management, client interaction and work product. Must be admitted in California.
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal; for access, please contact Leslie Sullivan.
The expected pay range for this position is:
$260000 to 390000 $ per year
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment.
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.
Skills Required
- 3-7 years of experience in finance or corporate law
- Experience in lender and borrower representations
- Experience with broadly syndicated credit facilities and acquisition financings
- Admitted to practice in California
- Superior drafting and client interaction skills
Greenberg Traurig Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as competitive at “market” levels for junior associates in major offices, with predictable early-career compensation in larger markets.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as up to 18 weeks for primary caregivers and up to 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, alongside adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to a $35,000 lifetime maximum and fertility coverage caps.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with comments pointing to strong medical/dental/vision offerings and high employer coverage of healthcare costs in some plans.
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What We Do
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
