Greenberg Traurig is seeking a mid- to senior-level associate (ideally with 5–7 years of experience) to join our growing telecommunications practice. Our team advises leading domestic and international clients operating across the digital infrastructure ecosystem on a range of commercial, regulatory, and transactional matters. We provide competitive big-law compensation and benefits and a collegial, good-natured work environment. This is a location flexible position open to multiple office locations, with the primary team based in our DC office.
In this role, you will engage directly with innovative companies shaping global connectivity. A typical day may include:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial infrastructure agreements—including terrestrial and subsea connectivity, and space-based services agreements.
- Advising clients on licensing for next-generation satellite and spectrum initiatives or other telecommunications services.
- Providing regulatory guidance on complex telecommunications, wireless, space, and submarine cable matters.
- Conducting due diligence and structuring commercial arrangements that bridge technology and policy.
The ideal candidate will have significant commercial contracting and transactional experience, ideally within the telecommunications, digital infrastructure, or technology sectors, and strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage sophisticated agreements (experience or familiarity with telecommunications regulatory frameworks and related due diligence is a plus).
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Mike Balzotti.
The expected pay range for this position is:
Washington D.C.: $325,000-$435,000 per year
Los Angeles: $280,000- $375,000
New York City: $240,000-$440,000
Sacramento: $285,000- $325,000
San Diego: $240,000-385,000
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.
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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.
