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.
Our London office is home to one of the market’s leading Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) teams, advising on complex and high-value real estate funds, joint ventures, co-investment platforms, secondaries, and related transactions.
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
This role requires a Professional Support lawyer to support the PERE teams on a fixed term basis (6-12 months contract).
The role will help to implement the knowledge strategy for the PERE teams and help implement projects to meet the groups’ knowledge needs; monitor developments in the legal and business environment in order to keep both the group and its clients up to date; provide legal and practical expertise to support and grow the groups practice; create, develop and manage the groups collection of forms, precedents and research materials; organise, design and deliver group training; and provide other support as needed.
Key Areas Of Coverage
- Fund Formation – private equity real estate funds, closed- and open-ended structures,
- AIFMD/UK regulatory considerations.
- Carried Interest Plans & Co-Investment Arrangements – structuring, tax considerations, documentation, and market practice.
- Joint Ventures – UK and cross-border JV agreements, governance mechanics, exit provisions.
- Separate Accounts & Segregated Mandates – bespoke arrangements for institutional investors.
- GP Stakes & Strategic Investments – structures, governance, regulatory and tax considerations.
Understanding of different learning processes and methods of training.Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
Qualifications
Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
Undergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent 
