Legal, AWM Private Legal, Private Capital Finance Lawyer, Associate/Vice President, London

Goldman Sachs

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Category: Vice PresidentJob Description:OUR IMPACTIn the legal department at Goldman Sachs, we work at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice that support activities across the firm. Across the broader legal department 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.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 private credit strategies at Goldman Sachs Asset Management in EMEA, with a strong emphasis on transaction support and execution for debt deals.
  • The private credit transactions include leveraged finance deals (senior and mezz/junior), real estate finance, investment grade, asset finance and infrastructure.
  • Providing transactional advice during the life cycle of an investment, including structuring, negotiation of deal documentation, review of diligence, consideration of associated regulatory issues, and asset management support.
  • Involvement in regulatory and other projects that affect the Alternatives business.
  • Supporting the platform's ongoing fundraising activity.
  • Extensive interaction with investment professionals and colleagues across compliance, tax, credit and operations.
  • Instructing and managing external counsel.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Good team player, dynamic and capable of working proactively with initiative on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced environment.
  • UK, US or EU (or similar) qualified.
  • 1-4 years post qualification experience.
  • European cross-border transaction experience also helpful.
  • Experience in acquisition/leveraged/real estate /infrastructure/structured finance relevant.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHSAt 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:© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc, 2023. All rights reserved.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.

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