Goldman Sachs
Legal, Global Banking & Markets - Investment Banking Lawyer, Executive Director, London
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OUR IMPACT
We work at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice that support activities across the firm. We handle litigation and arbitration, perform research and due diligence, aid in financing and legal filings, deal with contracts and intellectual property rights that show our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law coupled with critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.
YOUR IMPACT
An experienced corporate finance and capital markets lawyer is sought to join Goldman Sachs’ EMEA Investment Banking Legal team, within the EMEA Legal Division and based in London. Investment Banking Legal provides high quality, value-added legal advice and assistance on all aspects of a wide range of transactions undertaken by the EMEA Investment Banking advisory and M&A businesses and the financing businesses of the EMEA Capital Solutions Group (including, ECM, DCM and lending). The role of IB Legal is dynamic, has evolved over time and is expected to continue to evolve in response to the changing needs of Goldman Sachs's many businesses.
This is a highly proactive role in guiding the various business and non-revenue areas on legal, regulatory and execution matters as well as in developing and tracking policy and interpreting, and providing training on, legal and regulatory developments. Substantial interaction with the various business teams and non-revenue teams (including other teams within the Legal Division), as well as significant transactional involvement, will be features of this position.
IB Legal acts as an internal legal adviser to the Investment Banking and Capital Solutions Group businesses on all matters, including involvement in a wide range of M&A and equity and debt capital markets transactions and matters outside of the transaction execution context. The judgement and experience of IB Legal members is highly valued, particularly in weighing legal, regulatory, policy, reputational and commercial considerations. IB Legal members are frequently called upon to provide advice and answer questions or to become involved in resolving issues or problems that arise, often in difficult situations involving extreme time pressure and client sensitivity.
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Significant transactional involvement with various banking teams in deal origination and execution, involving dealing with internal banking clients, outside counsel and other advisers such as accountants, advising on structuring and execution of the transaction, assessing firm legal and reputational risks, reviewing and negotiating documents (including underwriting agreements and engagement letters), identifying and resolving legal, regulatory and policy issues that arise during the course of the transaction.
Liaison and coordination with other relevant groups throughout the firm, including other teams in the Legal Division, the Conflicts Resolution Group, compliance, regulatory controllers, credit risk, management controls and tax.
Playing a key role in responding to legal and regulatory changes (including participation in relevant industry groups) and advising on business practices, policy development and implementation, training and the development and analysis of new products.
Responsibility for relationships with external counsel in the investment banking area.
Qualification And Skills
- 3-5 years qualification or equivalent
- Language abilities an advantage
- Experience gained in private practice or in-house advising leading bank(s) involved in the corporate finance market in the UK/Europe
- Team player with the ability to be proactive in a dynamic and challenging business environment, whilst adhering to firm policies and practices
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About Goldman Sachs
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
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