Legal, Employment Legal, Executive Director, London

at  Goldman Sachs

OUR IMPACT

The Goldman Sachs Legal division spans offices across 37 cities worldwide, from which we provide counsel and advice to support the global activities of the firm and our clients. Our focus is on providing the highest quality legal advice while managing regulatory and reputational risk. Whether you are an experienced lawyer or have other relevant experience combined with an interest in financial law and strong critical thinking skills, our team might be right for you.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 7 years+ PQE
• UK and EU incentives and remuneration regulation experience
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentational skills (oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills: An ability to build and maintain strong relationships with relevant business groups within the firm; an ability to work with a team of diverse individuals; and an ability to work collaboratively and as part of a Legal team that is dispersed geographically
• A commitment to excellence in your work product; highly motivated and proactive; the ability to respond calmly, creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure, changing environment; a willingness to take ownership of projects and a strong work ethic
• Excellent judgment and ability to assess risks; ability to react swiftly to protect the firm’s interests; keen business acumen

SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic and technical advice on EMEA remuneration regulation
• Advising on the design and development of new inventive and reward structures in light of applicable EMEA law and financial services regulation
• Collaborating with members of HCM leadership and advising them on Board Remuneration Committee materials and remuneration governance generally
• Presenting to the Board Remuneration Committees across EMEA
• Advising on and assisting with maintaining excellent regulatory relationships in this space

GENERALIST RESPONSIBILITIES

• In addition to your Specialist Responsibilities, you will also be contributing to the broader ELG practice. You might be advising on employment-related disputes and litigation, whistleblowing investigations, disciplinaries and grievances, or you might be advising on Diversity Equity & Inclusion Programs, HCM policy development or the employment aspects of Goldman Sachs corporate transactions including outsourcings, restructurings and workforce integrations.