Legal, Equities Derivatives Attorney, Vice President, New York City

About the role

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, and deal with contracts and intellectual property rights that show our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators.

The Goldman Sachs Global Banking and Markets -- Equities Derivatives Legal team is seeking an experienced corporate attorney to provide legal support to business teams that structure and execute equity-linked derivatives products.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in connection with equity-linked derivatives transactions (delta one and non-delta one) in a fast-paced environment.
• Draft, negotiate and execute transaction documents independently or with other team members.
• Timely identify, escalate and communicate issues to senior members of the legal department.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders to identify and help mitigate legal, regulatory and reputational risks.
• Instruct/work with/manage external counsel.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in equity derivatives at a leading law firm or equivalent experience at a large financial institution.
• J.D. required; active member of the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Knowledge of and experience with complex equity-linked derivatives products.
• Knowledge of and experience with U.S. securities laws (e.g., Section 5), broker-dealer regulations, Exchange Act rules (e.g., 10b-5, Rule 144) and some Title VII.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Team player with inherent commercial judgment and strong analytical skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to engage proactively as an advisor to the business and collaboratively work with other control areas.
• Self-starter, strong work ethic and personal accountability.