Greenberg, Traurig, PA
Senior Associate - Employment page is loaded Senior Associate - Employmentremote type: Onsitelocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR The Business: Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 2,650 lawyers in 47 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT's London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 140 high-calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients.Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues, including in the areas of Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Civil Fraud & Business Disputes, Corporate/M&A, Data Protection & Privacy, Employment, Competition Law and Regulatory, Funds, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Private Equity, Real Estate, Regulatory, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax, and White Collar Crime & Investigations.The Litigation practice group has grown rapidly over the last three years and encompasses a growing compliment of specialists including in International Arbitration and White Collar Crime and Regulatory.Reflective of London's multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, retail, real estate, financial, automotive, and communications.Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.In addition, creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed is a core value for us at GT. We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and therefore we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that are required at any stage of the process or upon joining GT. The Role: We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Associate to join our Employment team in London, with substantial experience of complex transactional employment work, particularly involving US headquartered clients and cross border US/UK and international matters.Whilst we are specifically seeking candidates with strong transactional experience, our practice is broad and varied and we can offer a great mix of transactional, contentious and advisory work.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advising on employment aspects of high value, often fast paced corporate transactions, working closely with our corporate, private equity, real estate and regulatory teams, as well as US and other international counsel. They will also have the opportunity to work on complex, high value and sensitive contentious matters, including alongside our litigation and white collar crime teams, as well as a range of advisory matters, often with a cross-border element.This role is integral to the continued growth and profile of our employment offering.This position will suit a senior employment lawyer who combines technical excellence, commercial awareness, and the confidence to advise on multinational transactions, while also contributing to the strategic development of the practice.In return, we offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial and inclusive environment, a high quality client base, and exposure to complex and intellectually challenging work at the forefront of the market. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: Manage a varied caseload of contentious, advisory and transactional matters (the practice is currently split fairly evenly across all three areas). Lead on the employment law aspects of complex domestic and cross border corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity investments, restructurings and group reorganisations, working closely with corporate teams and international counsel. Advise clients (mostly employers, as well as some senior executives) on contentious matters, often involving cross-border elements, including defending employment tribunal claims, litigating in the High Court, and pre-action correspondence and negotiations. Work alongside our Regulatory colleagues on matters where there is a regulatory / employment law crossover; Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing pragmatic and strategic advice. Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership within the team. Effectively manage all client work allocated to them, ensuring that it is progressed in a timely fashion and that the client is kept apprised on progress and costs. Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and friendly manner. Demonstrate a willingness to respond promptly to clients (both internal and external), including out of standard office hours where needed. Demonstrate excellent organisational skills to meet the demands of clients, external stakeholders and the business. Supervise and assist in the professional development of more junior team members. Keep up to date with current legislation and changes within area of expertise. Experience, Skills and personal attributes: Essential: Substantial experience of complex transactional employment work Experience working across a range of employment matters. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels. Excellent drafting and analytical skills. Strong client management skills and commercial acumen. Ability to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordingly. Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex fast-moving matters. Excellent organisational and time management skills. A commercial and pragmatic outlook. Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. Excellent team player. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. Must be able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team. Excellent prioritisation and time management skills, with an ability to work to tight deadlines. Desirable: Experience with cross-border and international matters. Experience of High Court litigation. Active involvement in business development and networking. Qualifications: Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister either in England and Wales or qualified overseas with experience in the London market.5-7 PQEUndergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent 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 . 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.
Senior Associate - Employment page is loaded Senior Associate - Employmentremote type: Onsitelocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR The Business: Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 2,650 lawyers in 47 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT's London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 140 high-calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients.Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues, including in the areas of Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Civil Fraud & Business Disputes, Corporate/M&A, Data Protection & Privacy, Employment, Competition Law and Regulatory, Funds, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Private Equity, Real Estate, Regulatory, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax, and White Collar Crime & Investigations.The Litigation practice group has grown rapidly over the last three years and encompasses a growing compliment of specialists including in International Arbitration and White Collar Crime and Regulatory.Reflective of London's multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, retail, real estate, financial, automotive, and communications.Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.In addition, creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed is a core value for us at GT. We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and therefore we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that are required at any stage of the process or upon joining GT. The Role: We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Associate to join our Employment team in London, with substantial experience of complex transactional employment work, particularly involving US headquartered clients and cross border US/UK and international matters.Whilst we are specifically seeking candidates with strong transactional experience, our practice is broad and varied and we can offer a great mix of transactional, contentious and advisory work.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advising on employment aspects of high value, often fast paced corporate transactions, working closely with our corporate, private equity, real estate and regulatory teams, as well as US and other international counsel. They will also have the opportunity to work on complex, high value and sensitive contentious matters, including alongside our litigation and white collar crime teams, as well as a range of advisory matters, often with a cross-border element.This role is integral to the continued growth and profile of our employment offering.This position will suit a senior employment lawyer who combines technical excellence, commercial awareness, and the confidence to advise on multinational transactions, while also contributing to the strategic development of the practice.In return, we offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial and inclusive environment, a high quality client base, and exposure to complex and intellectually challenging work at the forefront of the market. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: Manage a varied caseload of contentious, advisory and transactional matters (the practice is currently split fairly evenly across all three areas). Lead on the employment law aspects of complex domestic and cross border corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity investments, restructurings and group reorganisations, working closely with corporate teams and international counsel. Advise clients (mostly employers, as well as some senior executives) on contentious matters, often involving cross-border elements, including defending employment tribunal claims, litigating in the High Court, and pre-action correspondence and negotiations. Work alongside our Regulatory colleagues on matters where there is a regulatory / employment law crossover; Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing pragmatic and strategic advice. Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership within the team. Effectively manage all client work allocated to them, ensuring that it is progressed in a timely fashion and that the client is kept apprised on progress and costs. Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and friendly manner. Demonstrate a willingness to respond promptly to clients (both internal and external), including out of standard office hours where needed. Demonstrate excellent organisational skills to meet the demands of clients, external stakeholders and the business. Supervise and assist in the professional development of more junior team members. Keep up to date with current legislation and changes within area of expertise. Experience, Skills and personal attributes: Essential: Substantial experience of complex transactional employment work Experience working across a range of employment matters. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels. Excellent drafting and analytical skills. Strong client management skills and commercial acumen. Ability to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordingly. Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex fast-moving matters. Excellent organisational and time management skills. A commercial and pragmatic outlook. Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. Excellent team player. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. Must be able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team. Excellent prioritisation and time management skills, with an ability to work to tight deadlines. Desirable: Experience with cross-border and international matters. Experience of High Court litigation. Active involvement in business development and networking. Qualifications: Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister either in England and Wales or qualified overseas with experience in the London market.5-7 PQEUndergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent 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 . 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.
Greenberg, Traurig, PA
Corporate PSLApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR The Business: Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 3,100 lawyers in 51 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT's London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 170 high-calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients.Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues. Core practices include Corporate & M&A, Private Equity, Real Estate, Funds, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring & Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, and International Arbitration, supported by our wide-ranging experience in complementary areas such as Tax, Regulatory, Commercial, Energy, Infrastructure, Employment, Competition Law, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection.Reflective of London's multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, including life sciences, automotive, real estate, financial services, retail, sports, media, and communications.Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. We were awarded Best Client Service at both The Lawyer Awards 2025 and The Lawyer European Awards 2025.In addition, creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed is a core value for us at GT. We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and therefore we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that are required at any stage of the process or upon joining GT. The Role: This role requires a Professional Support Lawyer to support the Funds team in a general corporate advisory capacity.By way of a background the Funds team's work includes the following: Funds (equity and credit including carry, coinvest etc) JVs (capital formation and operator, control and non-control) M&A (Propco through to pan-European auctions) GP-led secondaries (continuation funds, fund recapitalisations and preferred equity transactions) GP stakes & platform investment.However, the role requires a general corporate Professional Support Lawyer.The role will help to implement the knowledge strategy for team and help implement projects to meet the team's knowledge needs, including through the use of legal technology; monitor developments in the legal and business environment in order to keep both the team and its clients up to date; provide legal and practical expertise to support and grow the practice; create, update, develop and manage the team's collection of forms, precedents and research materials with a particular emphasis on working with our Innovation team to help automate and streamline these; organise, design and deliver team training; and provide other support as needed. An interest in legal technology and the innovation and advancement of legal practice Expertise in horizon scanning and market intelligence, with the ability to synthesise trends across the practice and technology into practice strategy, workflows and priorities Ability to translate unstructured data and inputs into structured technical and operational solutions Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking abilities Responsibilities: Knowledge Strategy, Innovation and Organisation: Assist fee-earners in monitoring, analysing, and incorporating key legal, market and innovation developments into their practices. Work with the shareholders and broader team to develop and maintain market-leading precedents and collaborate with our innovation team to develop reusable automation patterns, templates and documentation to support client-ready solutions across the team. Maintain electronic curation and collection of practice-related knowledge resources, leveraging AI and technology solutions to improve data quality. Engage directly with senior team leaders to understand and map end-to-end workflows and identify inefficiencies and opportunities for innovation.Client-Facing Initiatives: Support client-facing knowledge initiatives, including thought leadership pieces, seminars, and workshops. Assist in pitching and business development by preparing know-how materials and precedent-driven efficiencies.Thought Leadership: Write or help to coordinate the writing of articles for publication for the team. Monitor and keep the team informed about relevant developments and trends in the relevant law, caselaw, regulations and/or market practice, Proactively identify for discussion legal/policy/business developments of potential interest to the team. Help identify opportunities for the team to interact with other practice areas and other GT offices on thought leadership pieces.Lawyer Training and Technical Expertise: To identify practice-related training needs and assist with meeting those needs. Help develop and deliver training for the team on practice updates, know-how briefings and to assist them with locating practice-related internal and external knowledge.Other: Participate in regular team meetings. Experience, Skills and personal attributes: Experience gained at a top-tier law firm as a qualified lawyer, with exposure to private equity, corporate transactions. Experience in drafting and negotiating equity, JV, and transaction documentation Demonstrated interest in legal technology, knowledge management and training. Keen interest in innovation/technical solutions to know how, training and precedent creation. PSL experience is desirable but not essential. Excellent drafting, communication, research, and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and proactively with senior stakeholders. High professional standards with a passion for delivering a quality product. Understanding of different learning processes and methods of training. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels. An interest in legal technology and the innovation and advancement of legal practice Expertise in horizon scanning and market intelligence, with the ability to synthesise trends across the practice and technology into practice strategy, workflows and priorities Ability to translate unstructured data and inputs into structured technical and operational solutions Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking abilities Qualifications: Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.Undergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent.
Corporate PSLApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR The Business: Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 3,100 lawyers in 51 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT's London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 170 high-calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients.Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues. Core practices include Corporate & M&A, Private Equity, Real Estate, Funds, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring & Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, and International Arbitration, supported by our wide-ranging experience in complementary areas such as Tax, Regulatory, Commercial, Energy, Infrastructure, Employment, Competition Law, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection.Reflective of London's multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, including life sciences, automotive, real estate, financial services, retail, sports, media, and communications.Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. We were awarded Best Client Service at both The Lawyer Awards 2025 and The Lawyer European Awards 2025.In addition, creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed is a core value for us at GT. We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and therefore we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that are required at any stage of the process or upon joining GT. The Role: This role requires a Professional Support Lawyer to support the Funds team in a general corporate advisory capacity.By way of a background the Funds team's work includes the following: Funds (equity and credit including carry, coinvest etc) JVs (capital formation and operator, control and non-control) M&A (Propco through to pan-European auctions) GP-led secondaries (continuation funds, fund recapitalisations and preferred equity transactions) GP stakes & platform investment.However, the role requires a general corporate Professional Support Lawyer.The role will help to implement the knowledge strategy for team and help implement projects to meet the team's knowledge needs, including through the use of legal technology; monitor developments in the legal and business environment in order to keep both the team and its clients up to date; provide legal and practical expertise to support and grow the practice; create, update, develop and manage the team's collection of forms, precedents and research materials with a particular emphasis on working with our Innovation team to help automate and streamline these; organise, design and deliver team training; and provide other support as needed. An interest in legal technology and the innovation and advancement of legal practice Expertise in horizon scanning and market intelligence, with the ability to synthesise trends across the practice and technology into practice strategy, workflows and priorities Ability to translate unstructured data and inputs into structured technical and operational solutions Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking abilities Responsibilities: Knowledge Strategy, Innovation and Organisation: Assist fee-earners in monitoring, analysing, and incorporating key legal, market and innovation developments into their practices. Work with the shareholders and broader team to develop and maintain market-leading precedents and collaborate with our innovation team to develop reusable automation patterns, templates and documentation to support client-ready solutions across the team. Maintain electronic curation and collection of practice-related knowledge resources, leveraging AI and technology solutions to improve data quality. Engage directly with senior team leaders to understand and map end-to-end workflows and identify inefficiencies and opportunities for innovation.Client-Facing Initiatives: Support client-facing knowledge initiatives, including thought leadership pieces, seminars, and workshops. Assist in pitching and business development by preparing know-how materials and precedent-driven efficiencies.Thought Leadership: Write or help to coordinate the writing of articles for publication for the team. Monitor and keep the team informed about relevant developments and trends in the relevant law, caselaw, regulations and/or market practice, Proactively identify for discussion legal/policy/business developments of potential interest to the team. Help identify opportunities for the team to interact with other practice areas and other GT offices on thought leadership pieces.Lawyer Training and Technical Expertise: To identify practice-related training needs and assist with meeting those needs. Help develop and deliver training for the team on practice updates, know-how briefings and to assist them with locating practice-related internal and external knowledge.Other: Participate in regular team meetings. Experience, Skills and personal attributes: Experience gained at a top-tier law firm as a qualified lawyer, with exposure to private equity, corporate transactions. Experience in drafting and negotiating equity, JV, and transaction documentation Demonstrated interest in legal technology, knowledge management and training. Keen interest in innovation/technical solutions to know how, training and precedent creation. PSL experience is desirable but not essential. Excellent drafting, communication, research, and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and proactively with senior stakeholders. High professional standards with a passion for delivering a quality product. Understanding of different learning processes and methods of training. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels. An interest in legal technology and the innovation and advancement of legal practice Expertise in horizon scanning and market intelligence, with the ability to synthesise trends across the practice and technology into practice strategy, workflows and priorities Ability to translate unstructured data and inputs into structured technical and operational solutions Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking abilities Qualifications: Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.Undergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent.