Job Description

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals

About Our Roles in Asset and Wealth Management Legal

The Asset and Wealth Management Division of Goldman Sachs carries out investment activity on behalf of funds managed by Goldman Sachs.  We invest in a broad spectrum of asset classes including equity, credit and real estate. The Asia Legal team advise the business on all regulatory, legal, regulatory and reputational risks on a broad range of investments (private equity, PIPE, hybrid, equity-linked, credit, real estate and others).

We are looking for someone who is interested in joining a strong team of lawyers supporting a dynamic business.  You will have a high level of interaction with the business professionals throughout the entire investment cycle, from structuring and execution, diligence and documentation to portfolio management and harvesting.  You will have the opportunity to work as part of one of the top investment and asset management businesses in the world and play a significant role in supporting the business.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide assistance on negotiation on documentation relating to all aspects of our investments, including equity and debt term sheets, loan agreements and equity sale and purchase agreements
• Advising on regulatory matters impacting our investments (including global and local regulations, such as the Bank Holding Company Act and the Volcker Rule)
• Working with compliance and other control-side teams on regulatory matters and investigations
• Liaise with the regional and global legal teams on all matters impacting the investment and fund business
• Assist in the preparation of submission materials to, and presentation at, the internal regional and global committees

The role requires the ability to work independently and to manage a varied and complex workload meeting tight deadlines. Lawyers in our team thrive on the pressures of delivering consistently high quality advice to a dynamic, constantly evolving, business.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• India qualified lawyer with 9-14 years PQE
• Relevant post-qualification experience either with a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel with a fund 
• Strong grounding in equity and hybrid credit deal related documentation and legal matters, applicable laws and regulations, with a focus on India
• Team player with exceptional communication skills
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Highly organized, attention to detail and excellent follow – through
  • Demonstrated client service focus and ability to build relationships across different levels, functions and regions
  • Ability to balance multiple, time-sensitive projects while maintaining a longer term strategic focus

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

© 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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