Trump taps lawyer Jason Greenblatt as special negotiator

Jason Greenblatt, chief legal officer for The Trump Organization, will work as Donald Trump's special representative for international negotiations.

Jason Greenblatt pictured with US president-elect Donald Trump. Source: Twitter

US Republican President-elect Donald Trump has turned to his long-time company's top lawyer to serve as a special negotiator for trade deals and other talks, Trump's team says.

Jason Greenblatt, chief legal officer for The Trump Organization who served as Trump's adviser to the Middle East, will work as Trump's special representative for international negotiations, the statement said on Tuesday.