Legal, Asset Management Legal, Funds Lawyer, Executive Director, London

Goldman Sachs; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job description

OUR IMPACT

The Legal division works 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, and 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

Goldman Sachs Asset Management ("GSAM") is looking for an experienced attorney with alternatives asset management experience to lead a small team of attorneys, within the wider EMEA Asset Management Legal team, responsible for alternative investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, infra-debt funds, distressed debt funds, corporate credits funds, fund of funds, etc.

The team's primary responsibilities will include legal work related to fund formation, asset raising, transactional work, regulatory projects, and related matters. The team provides ongoing support with respect to other advisory and asset management issues as well.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Good team player, dynamic and capable of working proactively, leading and driving initiative on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced environment
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
3. Proven track record of successful people management
4. UK, US or EU (or similar) qualified
5. At least 10 years post qualification experience; previous in-house experience (including on secondment) would be helpful

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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