Legal, AWM Private Equity Attorney, Vice President, New York City/Dallas

Legal, AWM Private Equity Attorney, Vice President, New York City/DallasNew 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.

BUSINESS UNIT AND ROLE OVERVIEW:
Goldman Sachs is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over $625 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. The business invests in the full spectrum of alternatives, including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, sustainability, and hedge funds. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies, customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs. The business is driven by a focus on partnership and shared success with its clients, seeking to deliver long-term investment performance drawing on its global network and deep expertise across industries and markets. The alternative investments platform is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals. Goldman Sachs has approximately $3.6 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of December 31, 2025.

Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) Legal is looking for an experienced private equity/M&A attorney to join our team of lawyers covering the Alternatives business in Goldman Sachs. The attorney will provide transactional legal coverage for AWM desks making private equity investments, including Infrastructure and Private Equity, as well as for Firmwide Strategy in making GS strategic investments. The attorney will also be closely involved in managing legal and regulatory issues involving portfolio companies and investment exits. The position offers the opportunity to partner with the business and other control-side areas and oversee legal aspects throughout the transaction life cycle, including the analysis of legal and reputational issues as part of investment committee and portfolio management processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advising AWM professionals on the structuring and execution of private equity transactions, taking into account legal, regulatory, reputational and compliance issues
Managing outside counsel and overseeing legal due diligence
Handling transaction-related fund and fiduciary issues as well as regulatory and structuring issues for investments on the firm’s balance sheet
Liaising with portfolio companies regarding legal, regulatory, compliance and reputational issues
Coordinating with other control-side areas

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

5-8 years’ post qualification experience required in a leading law firm or financial institution
Strong transactional experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity is required
Experience with private equity funds is a plus
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; ability to clearly articulate ideas and develop stakeholder relationships
Team-oriented with ability to respond and be flexible to client demands while adhering to firm policies and group practices
Ability to engage proactively as an advisor to the business and collaboratively work with other control areas

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.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.