Job Description

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 & ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a lawyer to join the Global Banking and Markets (GBM) legal team, focusing on supporting our Digital Assets business. The Digital Assets business at Goldman Sachs provides our clients a breadth of digital solutions by leveraging existing financial products and expanding offerings with newly-crafted financial cross-divisional products.  

The Digital Assets business’s focus includes transactional digitalization (using blockchain and distributed ledger technology to improve efficiency and enhance functionality), crypto-related products (transacting, either as principal or agent, in traditional financial products with a cryptocurrency nexus or underlier), traditional financial services for digital asset/crypto companies/clients, digital currencies, and strategic investments in digital asset companies.  The Digital Assets legal group is a global team that provides legal support to the Goldman Sachs Digital Assets business. 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• A general derivatives or finance lawyer across a range of asset classes
• 2-4 years post qualification relevant experience in a comparable institution or in a well-regarded law firm
• Familiarity with regulations that impact derivatives and/or finance businesses
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts in an accessible way
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to prioritise work effectively, be pro-active in a challenging business environment and to respond to client demands in a timely manner
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully with a diverse range of stakeholders including trading and sales personnel, global control functions and legal specialists across the global team.

   

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. 

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