Legal, Asset Management Derivatives Lawyer, Executive Director, London | London, UK

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank in London seeks a derivatives lawyer with asset management experience. The role involves providing legal coverage for OTC derivatives and ensuring compliance with global regulations. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The firm promotes diversity and inclusion, offering rich career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or investment bank.
• Experience in derivatives and asset management is preferred.
• Outstanding credentials from a reputable law school.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal coverage for trading and documentation of OTC derivatives.
• Analyze and advocate for regulatory changes in trading transactions.
• Support the asset management business and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Substantive knowledge of derivatives

Organizational skills

Interpersonal relationship development

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

US or UK legal qualification

Job description

Job Description

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.

The Goldman Sachs Legal Division spans offices across 23 cities worldwide, from which we provide counsel and advice to support the global activities of the firm and our clients. Our focus is on providing the highest quality legal advice while managing regulatory and reputational risk. Whether you are an experienced lawyer or have other relevant experience combined with an interest in financial law and strong critical thinking skills, our team 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. The division also has a number of active and varied committees including the Diversity, Pro Bono, Charity and Social Committees and encourages participation in the Women's, Black and LGBT firmwide affinity networks.

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
• Adept at developing interpersonal relationships
• 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, 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

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2025. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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