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

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Goldman Sachs Full time
OUR IMPACT

The Legal division 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.

YOUR IMPACT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management ("GSAM") is looking for an experienced attorney with alternatives asset management experience to lead a small team of attorneys, within the wider EMEA Asset Management Legal team, responsible for alternative investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, infra-debt funds, distressed debt funds, corporate credits funds, fund of funds, etc..
The team's primary responsibilities will include legal work related to fund formation, asset raising, transactional work, regulatory projects and related matters. The team provides ongoing support with respect to other advisory and asset management issues as well.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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
  • Proven track record of successful people management
  • UK, US or EU (or similar) qualified
  • At least 10 years post qualification experience; previous in-house experience (including on secondment) would be helpful ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

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