Legal, Global Markets, Digital Assets, Associate/Vice President, LondonGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job DescriptionLEGALWe 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 OverviewWe 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 & QualificationsA general derivatives or finance lawyer across a range of asset classes2-4 years post qualification relevant experience in a comparable institution or in a well-regarded law firmFamiliarity with regulations that impact derivatives and/or finance businessesAbility to explain complex legal concepts in an accessible wayExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to prioritise work effectively, be pro-active in a challenging business environment and to respond to client demands in a timely mannerTeam 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 SachsAt 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 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.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.Seniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Goldman Sachs by 2xGet notified about new Legal Specialist jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.Legal Assistant, Global Entertainment LegalLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoCounsel - Business & Legal Affairs, UK Scripted SeriesLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoParalegal, Family (initial 6 or 12 month contract)London, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 4 hours agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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