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Legal, Global Banking and Markets Lawyer, Equity and Fund Trading, Associate/VP, Birmingham, Birmingham
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Location:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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7
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
OUR IMPACT The Legal division works 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, demonstrating our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law and critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.
YOUR IMPACT
We are looking for a junior lawyer to join the Global Banking & Markets legal team in Birmingham, supporting our EMEA equity and fund trading desks. The role involves transactional, trading, and regulatory advice on a broad range of equity, derivative, and fund products, from high-profile strategic transactions to our innovative proprietary indices.
Experience in equities or fund products is helpful but not required. We value enthusiasm and willingness to learn. You will work extensively with colleagues across the global banking and markets legal team, the wider legal division, and stakeholders in sales, structuring, trading, compliance, and operations across multiple locations worldwide.
The team consists of seven lawyers across London, Birmingham, Frankfurt, and Warsaw, covering equity products and trading activities, including proprietary index business, alternative fund structuring, flow and strategic equity derivatives, and margin lending.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Birmingham-based lawyer supporting a range of equity and fund businesses.
* Advising trading businesses on regulatory, documentation, risk management, and cross-border legal issues.
* Analyzing legal and regulatory impacts of cross-border products, particularly innovative fund products and algorithmic indices.
* Advising on regulatory reforms' interpretation and impact on equities business.
* Assisting with structuring, negotiation, and drafting of transactional documents, coordinating with external counsel.
* Providing internal expertise on regulatory implementation and business change projects.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Qualified to practice in England and Wales or an EU jurisdiction, newly qualified or junior lawyer.
* Interest in finance, with exposure to funds, capital markets, structured products, derivatives, or regulation preferred.
* Curiosity and ability to learn about new legal and regulatory areas.
* Strong drafting and review skills with attention to detail.
* Organized and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
* Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse stakeholders globally.
* Previous in-house experience, including secondments, is advantageous.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
Goldman Sachs is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and offers opportunities for professional and personal growth through various programs and benefits. We aim to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process.
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