Legal, Bank Regulatory Attorney, Vice President, New YorkNew York, New York, United States
Legal, Bank Regulatory Attorney, Vice President, New York
Legal, Bank Regulatory Attorney, Vice President, New YorkNew 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 and Responsibilities

Goldman Sachs seeks a bank regulatory attorney to join the Bank Regulatory and Deposits Legal team, which supports the firm globally from a U.S. bank regulatory perspective and advises our U.S. deposits businesses. The attorney will have the opportunity to engage stakeholders across the firm on a variety of bank regulatory issues and will, among other responsibilities:

  • provide legal, regulatory, and reputational advice to businesses worldwide on U.S. bank regulatory matters, including matters arising from both day-to-day activity and new initiatives;
  • support management of the firm’s U.S. bank subsidiary in understanding and meeting regulatory obligations;
  • prepare and manage regulatory applications and advise businesses and control functions on regulatory reporting requirements;
  • review and uplift firm policies relating to banking laws; 
  • monitor regulatory developments, including proposed regulations and legislation and court decisions, evaluate impact on businesses, and provide updates and education to internal stakeholders; and
  • participate in industry group meetings and provide input on comment letters and other advocacy efforts.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

  • 3 or more years of related legal experience at a reputable law firm, in house, or at a government agency, and NY bar membership in good standing or the ability to obtain registered in-house counsel status.
  • Bank regulatory legal experience is preferred; alternatively, applicants with experience in businesses of a global financial institution and a strong interest in developing bank regulatory expertise will also be considered.
  • Ability to work proactively and independently, collaborate effectively with stakeholders throughout the firm, including senior leadership, work well in high-pressure situations, juggle priorities, and manage external counsel.
  • A quick learner and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances and new areas.
  • Excellent judgment and ability to carefully assess risk and to rigorously scrutinize mitigants.
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.