Legal - Merchant Banking Division - Executive Director - London
- Recruiter
- Goldman Sachs International
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 21 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 25 Oct 2018
- Ref
- 4669661
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Director
MORE ABOUT THIS JOB Application Opening Date: 04 October 2018
Application Closing Date: 31 October 2018
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
OUR IMPACT
At 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 Merchant Banking Division (MBD) is the primary business unit within Goldman Sachs (GS) for long term corporate, real estate and infrastructure investing by GS. MBD works closely with other areas of GS in sourcing, evaluating and structuring investment opportunities and once made, in monitoring, advising, hedging and harvesting the investments. MBD is one of the largest managers of private capital globally, with over $163 billion of capital raised since 1986. Managing these investments are over 275 MBD professionals in eight offices worldwide.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS HOW YOU WILL FULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL
This legal department role involves working within a small team dedicated to GS' principal investing activity.
- Dedicated principal investing lawyer with strong emphasis on transaction support and execution
- Primarily focused on corporate and infrastructure investing within GS' Merchant Banking Division
- Extensive interaction with both front-line investment professionals and divisions including compliance, tax, financial controllers and operations
- Advising on transaction structuring, negotiation of deal documentation, diligence, regulatory and reputational issues
- Ongoing portfolio management
- Instructing and managing external counsel
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Strong academic record with Bachelor's level, equivalent or above in Law or a related discipline required
- Must be a qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification legal work experience required
- Experience as a corporate lawyer, with transaction experience in M&A and private equity/ECM required
- Familiarity with various industries and clients including Real Estate, Media/Communication, Insurance, National/Sovereign wealth funds required
- Demonstrable experience of advising clients on acquisition/takeover proposals, introduction of holding company arrangements required
- Experience of advising clients on sale of stakes in companies and subsidiaries required
- Must be a good team player, dynamic, engaging and capable of working proactively on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required
- Must have strong attention to detail with strong judgment and problem solving skills
- Ability to meet hard deadlines in a pressurised environment required
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2018. All rights reserved Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.
Application Closing Date: 31 October 2018
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
OUR IMPACT
At 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 Merchant Banking Division (MBD) is the primary business unit within Goldman Sachs (GS) for long term corporate, real estate and infrastructure investing by GS. MBD works closely with other areas of GS in sourcing, evaluating and structuring investment opportunities and once made, in monitoring, advising, hedging and harvesting the investments. MBD is one of the largest managers of private capital globally, with over $163 billion of capital raised since 1986. Managing these investments are over 275 MBD professionals in eight offices worldwide.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS HOW YOU WILL FULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL
This legal department role involves working within a small team dedicated to GS' principal investing activity.
- Dedicated principal investing lawyer with strong emphasis on transaction support and execution
- Primarily focused on corporate and infrastructure investing within GS' Merchant Banking Division
- Extensive interaction with both front-line investment professionals and divisions including compliance, tax, financial controllers and operations
- Advising on transaction structuring, negotiation of deal documentation, diligence, regulatory and reputational issues
- Ongoing portfolio management
- Instructing and managing external counsel
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Strong academic record with Bachelor's level, equivalent or above in Law or a related discipline required
- Must be a qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification legal work experience required
- Experience as a corporate lawyer, with transaction experience in M&A and private equity/ECM required
- Familiarity with various industries and clients including Real Estate, Media/Communication, Insurance, National/Sovereign wealth funds required
- Demonstrable experience of advising clients on acquisition/takeover proposals, introduction of holding company arrangements required
- Experience of advising clients on sale of stakes in companies and subsidiaries required
- Must be a good team player, dynamic, engaging and capable of working proactively on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required
- Must have strong attention to detail with strong judgment and problem solving skills
- Ability to meet hard deadlines in a pressurised environment required
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2018. All rights reserved Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.
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