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Legal, Asset Management Legal, Public Funds Lawyer, Executive Director, London

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Goldman Sachs

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified lawyer with 3+ years' experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with international investment regulations, ideally with in-house experience.
  • You will handle legal work on fund formation, management, and regulatory projects, supporting the establishment and distribution of various investment funds.

Requirements

  • Good team player, dynamic and capable of working proactively, leading and driving initiative on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • UK, US or EU (or similar) qualified
  • Have at least 3 years post qualification experience; previous in-house experience (including on secondment) would be helpful
  • Ideally, the candidate will have familiarity with regulation applicable to international cross border investment management and funds businesses, including UCITS, AIFMD, MIFID as well as sustainable finance regulation.

Responsibilities

  • Goldman Sachs Asset Management ("GSAM") is looking for an experienced lawyer with asset management experience to join a small team of lawyer’s, within the wider EMEA Asset Management Legal team, with responsibility for a range of work including establishing, maintaining and distributing investment funds, including UCITS, AIFs and money market funds.
  • The team’s primary responsibilities will include legal work related to fund formation and management as well as regulatory projects and related matters.
  • The team provides ongoing support with respect to other advisory and asset management matters as well.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Goldman Sachs Legal division?

The main focus of the Goldman Sachs Legal division is to provide the highest quality legal advice while managing regulatory and reputational risk to support the global activities of the firm and its clients.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should be UK, US, or EU qualified and have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. Previous in-house experience, including secondments, would be helpful.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

Ideally, candidates will have familiarity with regulations applicable to international cross-border investment management and funds businesses, including UCITS, AIFMD, MIFID, and sustainable finance regulation.

Is there a specific team structure for the legal division?

Yes, the position involves joining a small team of lawyers within the wider EMEA Asset Management Legal team.

What kind of work will the legal team be responsible for?

The team will be responsible for legal work related to fund formation and management, regulatory projects, and providing ongoing support for advisory and asset management matters.

Are there development opportunities for employees within the legal division?

Yes, Goldman Sachs offers numerous training and career development opportunities, including a regular legal training program, mentoring scheme, and participation in various committees focused on diversity and inclusion.

What kind of skills are emphasized for this role?

Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be dynamic team players capable of working proactively in a fast-paced environment.

How does Goldman Sachs approach diversity and inclusion?

Goldman Sachs is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond, ensuring individuals have opportunities for professional and personal growth through various programs and networks.

Are there accommodations available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Goldman Sachs is committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during the recruiting process.

What types of investment funds will the role involve?

The role will involve working with a range of investment funds, including UCITS, AIFs, and money market funds.

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Goldman Sachs

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. They offer a range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Goldman Sachs' primary activities include investment banking, asset management, securities trading, and providing advisory services. Their ultimate mission is to be a leading global financial institution, providing superior financial expertise and solutions to their clients. The purpose of Goldman Sachs is to help their clients achieve their financial goals, manage risk, and navigate complex markets. They aim to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and create long-term value for their clients, shareholders, and the communities they operate in. Goldman Sachs is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and client service, serving as a trusted partner and advisor in the world of finance.

Culture & Values

  • Partnership

    We prioritize collaboration and believe in the strength of the collective, creating a culture that fosters teamwork and belonging in the pursuit of professional and personal growth.

  • Client Service

    We lead with a service mindset, working to earn our clients’ trust and exceed their expectations by understanding and overdelivering on their goals.

  • Integrity

    We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, insisting on transparency and vigilance from our people as we learn from our experiences and make decisions that instill a sense of pride in our firm.

  • Excellence

    We aspire to nothing less than excellence, striving for exceptional performance and superior results for our clients, our shareholders, and our communities.

Benefits

  • Holiday and Vacation Policies

    We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. This is in addition to any number of statutory and public holidays as determined by each office. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

  • Financial Wellness & Retirement

    The firm provides a number of resources and offerings designed to help our employees achieve their personal financial goals. We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities — from buying a home, to navigating market volatility and investments, legacy and estate planning, tax strategies, and will preparation.

  • Health Services

    We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

  • Childcare / Family Care

    In some offices, we offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

  • Flexible Working

    Based on manager approval, the following arrangements may be available to help employees meet their personal and family responsibilities: part-time schedules, job sharing, telecommuting, and alternate hours.