Legal, Asset Management Derivatives Lawyer, Executive Director, London
Posted 7 hours ago by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
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YOUR IMPACTGoldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) Legal is looking for a derivatives lawyer preferably with asset management experience to provide legal coverage related to the trading and documentation of OTC derivatives, cleared swaps, futures, repo, cleared repo, FX prime brokerage and other transactions.
Additionalresponsibilities will include:
- Analysis of, related advocacy and working with industry groups, the asset management business and other stakeholders to implement global regulatory changes affecting the trading and documentation of such transactions.
- The lawyer would be part of the EMEA Asset Management Legal team as well as the global GSAM Derivatives Legal team, both of which are part of the broader global Asset Management Legal team which provides ongoing support with respect to trading and markets on behalf of GSAM mutual funds, private funds, alternative investment funds and institutional clients.
- 5+ years related legal experience post qualification in a reputable law firm, fund, asset management firm or investment bank
- Strong substantive knowledge of and significant experience in derivatives
- Experience with pension funds/schemes a plus, but not required
- Outstanding law firm and law school credentials - US or UK legal qualification preferred
- High level of initiative, integrity, organizational and commercial instincts
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
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LOCATION- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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