Legal, Asset Management Public, Alternatives Lawyer, Executive Director, London

Our Impact

The Legal division 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 regulatory filings, deal with contracts and intellectual property rights that show our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators.

Your Impact

Goldman Sachs Asset Management ("GSAM") is looking for a senior attorney with alternatives asset management experience to lead a team of three attorneys, within the wider EMEA Asset Management Public Legal team. This team is responsible for EMEA alternative investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, infra-debt funds, distressed debt funds, corporate credits funds, fund of funds, etc. including retail and evergreen alternatives.

The team’s primary responsibilities will include legal work related to fund formation, asset raising, regulatory projects and related matters such as fund distribution. The team provides ongoing support with respect to other advisory and asset management issues as well.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Dynamic and capable of working proactively, leading and driving initiative on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven track record of successful people management
• UK, US or EU (or similar) qualified
• At least 10 years post qualification experience; previous in-house experience would be preferred

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.

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