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

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is seeking a junior lawyer for its Birmingham office. The role involves providing legal support for equity and fund trading, advising on regulatory issues, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with an interest in finance and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Wellness and financial programs

Qualifications

• Junior lawyer role focusing on equity and fund trading.
• Experience in equities or fund products is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support equity and fund businesses within the legal division.
• Advise on regulatory, documentation, and cross-border legal issues.
• Assist with structuring and drafting transactional documents.

Skills

Interest in finance

Intellectual curiosity

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified as a lawyer in England and Wales or EU jurisdiction

Job description

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

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

Job Description

OUR IMPACT

The Legal division operates 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, assist 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 seeking a junior lawyer to join the Global Banking & Markets legal team in Birmingham, focusing on 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 beneficial but not required; we value enthusiasm and willingness to learn. You will collaborate 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 comprises seven lawyers based in London, Birmingham, Frankfurt, and Warsaw, covering the full spectrum of equity products and trading activities, including our proprietary index business, alternative fund structuring, flow and strategic equity derivatives, and margin lending.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support a range of equity and fund businesses within the Birmingham-based legal division.
• Advise trading businesses on regulatory, documentation, risk management, and cross-border legal issues.
• Assess legal and regulatory impacts of cross-border products, especially innovative fund products and algorithmic indices.
• Interpret and analyze the practical implications of regulatory reforms on the equities business.
• Assist with structuring, negotiating, and drafting transactional documents, coordinating with external counsel.
• Provide internal expertise on equity products regarding regulatory implementation and business change projects.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified as a lawyer in England and Wales or an EU jurisdiction, either newly qualified or junior level.
• Interest in finance, with some exposure to funds, capital markets, structured products, derivatives, or regulation preferred.
• Strong intellectual curiosity to learn about our businesses and identify legal and regulatory issues in new areas.
• Confident in drafting and reviewing legal agreements with attention to detail.
• Organized and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders globally, including trading, sales, control functions, and legal teams.
• Previous in-house experience, including secondments, is advantageous.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we dedicate our people, capital, and ideas to help clients, shareholders, and communities grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York, with offices worldwide.

We value diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth through training, networks, benefits, wellness, and financial programs. Learn more at GS.com/careers.

We are committed to accommodating candidates with disabilities or special needs during recruitment. More information is available at https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.