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Legal, Global Banking and Markets Lawyer, Equity and Fund Trading, Associate/VP, Birmingham

Goldman Sachs

Birmingham

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GBP 55,000 - 75,000

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Job summary

A leading global financial firm in Birmingham seeks a junior lawyer for its Global Banking & Markets team. This role includes providing legal advice on equity and fund products, analyzing regulatory impacts, and drafting documents. Ideal candidates are newly qualified and have an interest in finance, with strong drafting skills and a collaborative mindset. Strong attention to detail is essential, and previous in-house experience is a plus.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs
Professional and personal growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • Newly qualified or junior lawyer position.
  • Interest in finance and regulatory areas is preferable.
  • Previous in-house experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Support a range of equity and fund businesses.
  • Advise trading businesses on regulatory documentation.
  • Analyze legal impacts of cross-border products.
  • Assist with negotiation and drafting of documents.

Skills

Strong drafting and review skills
Attention to detail
Organized and proactive
Collaborative team player
Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified to practice in England and Wales or EU jurisdiction

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Legal, Global Banking and Markets Lawyer, Equity and Fund Trading, Associate/VP, Birmingham, Birmingham
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12.08.2025

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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, demonstrating our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law and critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.

YOUR IMPACT

We are looking for a junior lawyer to join the Global Banking & Markets legal team in Birmingham, supporting our EMEA equity and fund trading desks. The role involves transactional, trading, and regulatory advice on a broad range of equity, derivative, and fund products, from high-profile strategic transactions to our innovative proprietary indices.

Experience in equities or fund products is helpful but not required. We value enthusiasm and willingness to learn. You will work extensively with colleagues across the global banking and markets legal team, the wider legal division, and stakeholders in sales, structuring, trading, compliance, and operations across multiple locations worldwide.

The team consists of seven lawyers across London, Birmingham, Frankfurt, and Warsaw, covering equity products and trading activities, including proprietary index business, alternative fund structuring, flow and strategic equity derivatives, and margin lending.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Birmingham-based lawyer supporting a range of equity and fund businesses.
  • Advising trading businesses on regulatory, documentation, risk management, and cross-border legal issues.
  • Analyzing legal and regulatory impacts of cross-border products, particularly innovative fund products and algorithmic indices.
  • Advising on regulatory reforms' interpretation and impact on equities business.
  • Assisting with structuring, negotiation, and drafting of transactional documents, coordinating with external counsel.
  • Providing internal expertise on regulatory implementation and business change projects.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Qualified to practice in England and Wales or an EU jurisdiction, newly qualified or junior lawyer.
  • Interest in finance, with exposure to funds, capital markets, structured products, derivatives, or regulation preferred.
  • Curiosity and ability to learn about new legal and regulatory areas.
  • Strong drafting and review skills with attention to detail.
  • Organized and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse stakeholders globally.
  • Previous in-house experience, including secondments, is advantageous.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

Goldman Sachs is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and offers opportunities for professional and personal growth through various programs and benefits. We aim to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process.

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