MBD Legal Attorney, Vice President/Executive Director, London
- Recruiter
- Goldman Sachs
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 29 Aug 2020
- Closes
- 24 Sep 2020
- Ref
- 8166180
- Job role
- Finance director
- Sector
- Legal
- Experience level
- Director
MORE ABOUT THIS JOB
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW
Merchant Banking is the primary centre for Goldman Sachs' long term principal investing activity, and Goldman Sachs has operated this business as an integral part of the firm for over 30 years. The group invests in equity, credit and real estate strategies.
Since 1986, Merchant Banking has invested across a number of geographies, industries and transaction types. With offices around the world, the group is one of the largest managers of private capital globally, offering deep expertise and long-standing relationships with companies, investors, entrepreneurs and financial intermediaries around the globe.
ROLE SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Extensive interaction with both front-line investment professionals and compliance, tax, financial controllers and operations.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
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
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2020. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW
Merchant Banking is the primary centre for Goldman Sachs' long term principal investing activity, and Goldman Sachs has operated this business as an integral part of the firm for over 30 years. The group invests in equity, credit and real estate strategies.
Since 1986, Merchant Banking has invested across a number of geographies, industries and transaction types. With offices around the world, the group is one of the largest managers of private capital globally, offering deep expertise and long-standing relationships with companies, investors, entrepreneurs and financial intermediaries around the globe.
ROLE SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Extensive interaction with both front-line investment professionals and 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.
- Corporate lawyer, with transaction experience in private equity and M&A.
- 4-7 years post qualification experience in a law firm.
- English or US qualified.
- Good team player, dynamic, engaging and capable of working proactively on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Personable and confident with ability to interact effectively with business teams.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
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
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2020. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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