Legal, Asset Management - BDC Attorney, Vice President

Legal, Asset Management - BDC Attorney, Vice PresidentNew York, New York, United States

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.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is looking for an attorney with asset management experience including Investment Company Act expertise related to business development companies, closed end funds and interval funds and related investment advisory matters. The role will be within the Asset and Wealth (AWM) legal team and will focus on the regulation, establishment, management, governance, distribution and marketing of business development companies, closed end funds and interval funds which invest in securities generally in the private credit markets and other alternative asset classes. The attorney will also support various portfolio management teams on executing transactions for its investment funds and related accounts. The attorney will also support various strategic initiatives related to the private and public markets investing businesses of GSAM. Primary responsibilities also involve identification of legal and reputational risks, liaising with independent boards of directors, managing external counsel and involvement with investment and related committees. The AWM legal team provides ongoing support with respect to other advisory, regulatory and asset management issues as well. Given the fundamental developments in regulations globally applicable to the firm's businesses and the markets that it operates, a key component of the role will also include contributing to the analysis of, and formulation of strategic responses to, shifting legal and regulatory frameworks.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

4+ years related legal experience in a well-regarded law firm or an in-house role
Expertise the in the Investment Company Act
Working knowledge of Investment Advisers Act useful
Outstanding law firm and law school credentials
Thought leader; strong analytical skills; sound judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Motivation to expand skill set and excel in a challenging business environment
Team player; adept at developing interpersonal relationships

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

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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.