Legal, Asset Management Legal, M&A Lawyer, Executive Director, London

OUR IMPACT

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.

As a division we are focused 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 people development committee tasked with providing tangible tools to help manage and develop careers. The department also has a number of active and varied committees including the Diversity, Pro Bono, Charity and Social Committees and encourages participation in the Women’s, Black and LGBT Firmwide affinity networks.  

BUSINESS UNIT AND ROLE OVERVIEW

The Alternatives business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management is the primary center for our long term principal investing activity. The group invests in real estate, equity and credit strategies. Founded in 1986, and formerly known as Merchant Banking, the team has invested across a number of geographies, industries and transaction types. With 24 offices in 15 countries around the world, the group is one of the largest managers of private capital globally, offering deep expertise and long-standing relationships with companies, investors, entrepreneurs, operating partners and financial intermediaries around the globe. 

YOUR IMPACT

• London based lawyer within the legal division supporting the Alternatives business in EMEA with a strong emphasis on transaction support.
• Primarily focused on corporate and infrastructure investing, working as part of a wider team that supports the Alternatives business.
• Providing transactional advice during the life cycle of an investment, including:
  • Deal inception, structuring, negotiation of deal documentation, review of diligence, and regulatory and reputational issues
  • Ongoing portfolio management and platform support for existing investments, including incidents/escalations and litigation
• Involvement in regulatory and other projects that affect the Alternatives business.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Corporate lawyer, with transaction experience in M&A and private equity. 
• Good team player, dynamic and capable of working proactively with initiative on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced environment.  
• 4-7 years post qualification experience
• Previous in-house experience (including on secondment) is helpful.
• European cross-border transaction experience is also helpful.
• Familiarity with funds (including structures) is also helpful. 

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS