Legal, Asset Management Derivatives Lawyer, Executive Director, London

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Derivatives Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and law, providing essential legal support for trading and documentation of various financial instruments. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in derivatives law and asset management, along with a strong educational background. Join a firm that values diversity and offers numerous career development opportunities while making a significant impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Weekly Legal Training Programme

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Mentoring Schemes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in derivatives and asset management.
• Strong credentials from a reputable law firm or financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal coverage for OTC derivatives and related transactions.
• Work with industry groups to implement regulatory changes.

Skills

Derivatives Law

Asset Management

Regulatory Advocacy

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

US or UK Legal Qualification

Law Degree

Job description

Legal, Asset Management Derivatives Lawyer, Executive Director, London / The Hague location_on London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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.

As a division we are focused on our people and their development and are committed to creating an environment that is diverse and inclusive. We offer numerous training and career development opportunities including a weekly legal training programme, divisional mentoring schemes and a people development committee tasked with providing tangible tools to help manage and develop careers.

YOUR IMPACT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) Legal is looking for a derivatives lawyer preferably with asset management experience to provide legal coverage related to the trading and documentation of OTC derivatives, cleared swaps, futures, repo, cleared repo, FX prime brokerage and other transactions.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Analysis of, related advocacy and working with industry groups, the asset management business and other stakeholders to implement global regulatory changes affecting the trading and documentation of such transactions.
• The lawyer would be part of the EMEA Asset Management Legal team as well as the global GSAM Derivatives Legal team, both of which are part of the broader global Asset Management Legal team which provides ongoing support with respect to trading and markets on behalf of GSAM mutual funds, private funds, alternative investment funds and institutional clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years related legal experience post qualification in a reputable law firm, fund, asset management firm or investment bank
• Strong substantive knowledge of and significant experience in derivatives
• Experience with pension funds/schemes a plus, but not required
• Outstanding law firm and law school credentials - US or UK legal qualification preferred
• High level of initiative, integrity, organizational and commercial instincts
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

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.

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity