Legal, Global Banking and Markets Derivatives Attorney, Vice President

Legal, Global Banking and Markets Derivatives Attorney, Vice PresidentNew York, New York, United States

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Goldman Sachs FICC Legal is looking for an attorney to provide legal coverage related to the trading and documentation of OTC foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives transactions and related financing transactions. The attorney will have primary responsibility for reviewing OTC derivatives documentation to ensure such derivatives meet expectations of applicable stakeholders related to collateral packages, commercial terms, industry standards, netting and collateral enforceability. Additional responsibilities will include analysis of regulations and related advocacy including working with industry groups on global regulatory changes affecting derivatives and other fixed income products. The attorney would be part of the global FICC Legal team which is part of the broader Global Banking & Markets Legal team and provides ongoing support on behalf of all of the trading, capital raising and other activities of Goldman Sachs’ Global Banking & Markets franchise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Documentation Reviews – Assist with (i) developing standard ISDA and other trading documentation language and addressing questions that arise under such documentation and (ii) reviewing M&A and financing documents for structured OTC swap transactions related to such documents and to assess the treatment of swaps under such documents.
Regulatory Analysis and Compliance – Help analyze new and proposed rules and ensure that any derivative trades are in compliance with regulatory and capital rules
Participation in Industry Groups – Attend industry group meetings and calls and participate in other advocacy efforts as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS:

J.D. from an accredited law school and NY bar membership in good standing
At least 5 years related legal experience post-JD in a law firm, fund, asset management firm or investment bank
Strong substantive knowledge of and significant experience in derivatives, financing and regulatory matters
High level of initiative, integrity, organizational and commercial instincts
Ability to identify issues, articulate legal arguments and present to senior stakeholders
Diligent, hard-working and poised under pressure
Strong written and verbal communications skills

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

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Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $170000-$270000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.