Employment Lawyer and Executive Director Opportunity

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Goldman Sachs Bank AG Full time

At Goldman Sachs, we are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer and Executive Director to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to 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 demonstrate our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators.

The Employment Law Group (ELG) provides legal support to all divisions across the firm. ELG is responsible for all employment-related litigation, including class actions and regulatory matters. Working closely with the Human Capital Management (HCM) Division, ELG provides advice and strategic input to the handling of employee relations matters as well as providing support and advice in relation to the firm's risk, benefits, and mobility programs, diversity, recruitment, acquisitions, and divestitures.

  • We are looking for a professional who can handle employment-related disputes, including managing external counsel where appropriate and coordinating with internal teams including employee relations and compliance.
  • Responsibility for drafting and reviewing employment documentation such as offer letters, severance letters, workplace rules, and policies.
  • Review and monitor employment law developments in areas of coverage and address potential impact on the firm's HCM strategy.
  • Coordination with other relevant groups throughout the firm, ensuring that Goldman Sachs standards are incorporated into the handling of all personnel matters.
  • Uphold the firm's principles, business controls, ethics, policies, and procedures, and professional standards.

This role requires a solid grounding in employment law advisory and litigation work gained in private practice and/or in-house. The ideal candidate will have excellent judgment and ability to assess risks.

We offer a competitive salary range of £120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits.

We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.

GOLDMAN SACHS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER



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