Legal, Transaction Banking Lawyer, Executive Director, Birmingham / London

Goldman Sachs•London, England, UK

fulltime

Legal

2+ years

About the role

Job Description 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.

This team is based in New York, Dallas, London, Frankfurt and Birmingham and provides legal support to Goldman Sachs’ new and globally expanding Transaction Banking business in Goldman Sachs Bank USA, including its international branches, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE and other affiliates. We work very closely across regions to provide coordinated, aligned and efficient advice to the business.

YOUR IMPACT This global team currently supports the Transaction Banking (TxB) business from New York, London, Frankfurt, Dallas and Birmingham. We are looking for a UK focused lawyer to help the business grow its cutting-edge product set. We work very closely across the regions to provide coordinated, aligned and efficient advice to the business.

In Particular, The Team Advises TxB On

development and launch of new products and services, as well as ongoing business, including providing support for business governance and vendor oversight, helping to develop operational flows, and drafting client agreements
deposit taking and payment services as well as related regulatory considerations
global strategy and the implementation of new regulations and regulatory initiatives

Skills And Experience We’re Looking For We are looking for a lawyer to join our team and provide advice to the TxB business. The ideal candidate will be:

a lawyer qualified to practice in the UK, with at least 2 years working as a qualified lawyer with experience of the banking or payments sector - ideally with experience in payment services regulation and some experience in dealing with cross-border analysis and transactions
able to adapt to changing circumstances and willing to work in new areas outside of their comfort zone
a quick learner and a critical thinker able to work in a fast paced environment
a strong communicator and relationship builder who values teamwork, leadership and excellence, with strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail
able to liaise and coordinate with other relevant groups throughout the firm, including compliance, controllers (including regulatory controllers), product, marketing, operations, business and organisational leadership and tax
highly motivated and adaptable with the ability to work in a diverse organisation
accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity

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

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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