Legal, Global Banking and Markets Lawyer, Associate, Birmingham

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.
As a division we are focussed on our people and their development and are committed to creating an environment that is diverse and inclusive. We offer numerous training and career development opportunities including a regular legal training programme, mentoring scheme and a people development committee tasked with providing tangible tools to help manage and develop careers. The division also has several active and varied committees including the Diversity, Pro Bono, and Social Committees and encourages participation in firmwide affinity networks that include the Women’s, Black and LGBTQ+ firmwide affinity networks.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience with any of the following:

• Advising on the structuring, documentation and execution of a wide range of banking products.
• Advising on the practical impact on trading businesses of regulatory reforms.
• Negotiation and drafting of transactional documents, including coordination with external counsel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 + years legal experience in a leading law firm or financial institution.
• Familiarity with derivatives, ISDAs and other derivatives documentation helpful but not essential.
• Familiarity with leverage financing transactions and documentation (primary or secondary) helpful but not essential.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team oriented with the ability to respond and be flexible to client demands, whilst adhering to firm policies and group practices.
  Ability to work with colleagues in mainland Europe, the US, Middle East and Asia.

Please refer the Job description for details