Job Description

Legal, Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings Lawyer, Vice President, Hong Kong

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 LEGAL

In Hong Kong we are looking for an experienced lawyer to join our Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings group. The Litigation group manages litigation, arbitration, regulatory and other proceedings involving the firm, and is part of the wider Asia Pacific Legal department, liaises closely with the London and New York Litigation practice area and works closely with all areas and level of personnel within the firm globally. The caseload derives from all aspects of our Asia Pacific operations including global banking and markets, and asset and wealth management.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and providing strategic, hands-on advice on complex commercial litigation, government and regulatory investigations and internal investigations.
• Managing external counsel and coordinating with internal teams.
• Advising business and control groups within the firm on regulatory, commercial issues and reputational risk.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Lawyer with 6+ years’ post qualification experience at a leading law firm, financial services in-house position, or a relevant government/regulatory agency.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and client skills; ability to build and maintain strong relationship with relevant business and control groups within the firm; ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and simply.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced high-pressure environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Excellent judgment and ability to assess risks.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous matters under deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
• Chinese language skills (spoken and written) an advantage 

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

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