Legal, Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Lawyer, Vice President, London London · Un[...]

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.

We are looking for a lawyer to join the Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) legal team, focusing on supporting our mortgages, CMBS and other receivables financing, repackaging/asset‑backed securities and CLO businesses. The team advises on the structuring and execution of transactions for these businesses including all relevant and related regulatory points and legal and reputational issues across the creation and lifecycle of these transactions. The team works with a broad range of stakeholders, including trading, structuring and investment banking businesses, compliance, internal audit and operations.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 4 years post qualification relevant experience in a comparable institution or in a well-regarded law firm
• Experience advising on structured finance transactions across a range of asset classes
• Familiarity with the relevant regulations, including the EU and UK Securitisation Regulations
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts in an accessible way
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to prioritise work effectively, be pro‑active in a challenging business environment and to respond to client demands in a timely manner
• Team 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.

Benefits at Goldman Sachs:

• Healthcare & Medical Insurance: We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location.
• Financial Wellness & Retirement: We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected.
• Health Services: We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counselling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness: To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on‑site fitness centres.
• Child Care & Family Care: We offer on‑site child care centres that provide full‑time and emergency backup care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.