OUR IMPACT 

The Goldman Sachs Legal division spans offices across 37 cities worldwide, from which we provide counsel and advice to support the global activities of the firm and our clients. Our focus is on providing the highest quality legal advice while managing regulatory and reputational risk. Whether you are an experienced lawyer or have other relevant experience combined with an interest in financial law and strong critical thinking skills, our team might be right for you. 

As a division we are focussed on our people and their development and are committed to creating an environment that is diverse and inclusive. We offer numerous training and career development opportunities including a regular legal training programme, mentoring scheme and a people development committee tasked with providing tangible tools to help manage and develop careers. The division also has several active and varied committees including the Diversity, Pro Bono, and Social Committees and encourages participation in firmwide affinity networks that include the Women’s, Black and LGBTQ+ firmwide affinity networks. 

YOUR IMPACT

We work at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice that support activities across the firm. We handle litigation, regulatory and internal investigations, and advise on pre-litigation disputes, across the firm’s businesses in EMEA. If you’re an experienced attorney handling litigation and investigations, with a strong interest in financial law coupled with critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and providing strategic, hands-on advice on litigation, regulatory and internal investigations.
• Managing external counsel and coordinating with internal teams.
• Advising business and control groups within the firm on legal and regulatory issues and reputational risk.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Lawyer with 3-6 years PQE at a leading law firm, financial services in-house position, or a relevant government/regulatory agency enforcement position.
• Significant experience in the financial services industry, handling litigation, regulatory and/or internal investigations.
• Excellent interpersonal and client skills; ability to build and maintain strong relationship with relevant business and control groups within the firm; ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and simply, and to present clear choices.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced high-pressure environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Excellent judgment and ability to assess risks.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous matters under deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.