Legal, Securitization & Asset-backed Finance Attorney, Vice President, Dallas

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Attorney to join their dynamic Legal Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with structured finance and mortgage businesses, advising on a variety of transactions and ensuring compliance with complex regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive legal experience, particularly in capital markets, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a firm committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will directly impact clients and the broader community. If you are ready to take your legal career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-JD legal experience in finance.
• Strong knowledge in structured finance transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on structured finance transactions and regulatory issues.
• Manage external counsel relationships and firm policies.

Skills

Structured Finance

Capital Markets

Legal Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Description

LEGAL

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.

The Legal Department seeks a Senior Attorney to support the firm's Structured Finance and Mortgage businesses. These are multi-strategy businesses that acquire, originate finance, trade/make markets in, advise on and engage in various financing and securities transactions involving commercial and residential mortgage loans, corporate loans (CLOs), secured and unsecured consumer and Fintech loans, transportation loans and leases and other esoteric assets. The businesses may act as an advisor, financier and/or principal counterparty to clients.
Principal Responsibilities:

• Advise the business teams on all aspects of structured finance transactions
• Identify and address legal, policy, regulatory, commercial and reputational issues/risks
• Advise trading desks on secondary sales/trading of RMBS, CMBS, ABS, CLO and other fixed income securities
• Analyze and lead implementation of financial regulatory reform (Conflict of Interest, Dodd Frank, Reg AB II and other relevant regulations)
• Manage all aspects of external counsel relationships and engagement
• Assist in the creation and implementation of firm policies, procedures and guidelines
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory and litigation matters relating to structured finance and mortgage matters
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including legal, conflicts, compliance, controller and audit teams to ensure consistency of coverage and adherence to firm policies, procedures and best practices

Qualifications/Skills:

• 6+ years of post-JD, transaction-based legal experience at a reputable law firm, investment bank or other financial institution
• Strong substantive knowledge and significant experience in structured finance and capital markets including financing, asset acquisition and securitization transactions
• Experience representing underwriters, issuers, sponsors and/or managers in a wide range of CMBS, RMBS, CLO, consumer loans and other asset-backed financings, consisting of registered public offerings, exempt transactions and international and domestic offerings
• Familiarity with broker-dealer regulation, Dodd Frank, Reg AB, CFPB, state and federal regulators, lending, bankruptcy, and with various fixed income and derivative products
• Possess excellent time management/organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple transactions with competing deadlines
• Motivation to expand skill set and excel in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication/presentation skills
• Strong self-confidence, good judgment, sound decision making and problem-solving skills
• Adept at developing interpersonal relationships

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

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.