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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.
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12.08.2025
26.09.2025
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.
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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.