Legal, Equities Lawyer, Associate, Birmingham

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Legal Associate to support its Private Investor Product Group in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and law, advising on structured products transactions across various jurisdictions. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with internal teams to ensure compliance with legal standards while driving business objectives. This position not only promises professional growth but also the chance to be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values individual contributions and fosters career development.

Qualifications

• Newly-qualified or junior lawyer qualified to practice in England and Wales.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Advising on structured products transactions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Working with stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Legal Qualification in England and Wales

Interest in Banking and Finance

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Drafting and Reviewing Legal Agreements

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

In-house Experience

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Legal, Equities Lawyer, Associate, Birmingham

Legal, Equities Lawyer, Associate, Birmingham

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.

Structure Investment Legal sits in the Global Banking & Markets Legal group and provides legal support to the Private Investor Product Group ("PIPG") business within the Goldman Sachs' Equities business, covering structured products across a broad range of asset classes. The legal team advises the PIPG business on a spectrum of retail and institutional structured products transactions including transaction structuring, negotiation of deal documentation and regulatory considerations. The role offers exposure to a fast-pasted trading and structuring environment, providing legal support over the full product lifecycle - from development and documentation, to issue resolution and redemption.

YOUR IMPACT

• Birmingham based lawyer within the legal division supporting the PIPG business.
• Advising on a range of retail and institutional structured products retail offerings and private placement transactions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and other non-US jurisdictions.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure transactions are executed in line with legal and regulatory requirements while helping the business achieve its business objectives.
• Involvement in the implementation of regulatory initiatives, for example with respect to consumer rights and investor protection, and other regulations that affect the PIPG business.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Newly-Qualified / Junior Lawyer qualified to practice in England and Wales or an EU jurisdiction.
• Interested in banking or finance (e.g. capital markets, structured products/derivatives, and/or regulatory)
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and work in new areas outside of his/her comfort zone.
• A quick learner and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident drafting and reviewing legal agreements, with strong attention to detail.
• A strong communicator and relationship builder with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset and a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused, with an appreciation of business drivers behind legal advice.
• Previous in-house experience (including on secondment) is 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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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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