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Legal, Asset Management Fund Formation Attorney, Vice President, New York City/ Dallas

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
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at Goldman Sachs

Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

Posted 3 days ago

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**Legal Vice President, Asset Management Fund Formation** Lead legal counsel for private funds within GSAM's AWM legal team. Manage fund establishment, management, governance, and marketing for alternative investment funds. Collaborate with portfolio management teams on fund transactions and risk analysis. Expand knowledge of evolving regulations and strategy formulation. **Key Responsibilities:** - Advise on private fund formation, management, and governance. - Manage external counsel, risk identification, and committee involvement. - Collaborate with portfolio teams on transactional and operational matters. - Contribute to developing strategic responses to changing regulations. **Qualifications:** - 4+ years of relevant legal experience. - Familiarity with fund structures and Investment Advisers Act. - Outstanding law firm and school credentials. - Thought leadership, strong analytical skills, and sound judgment. - Stellar written and verbal communication skills. - Motivated to excel in challenging environments and foster team collaboration. Senior-level role based in New York or Dallas. Competitive salary range: $170,000 - $270,000. Comprehensive benefits package; see more at https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/benefits-wellness-compensation.html.

Compensation
$170,000 – $270,000 USD

Currency: $ (USD)

City
New York City
Country
United States

Full Job Description

Legal, Asset Management Fund Formation Attorney, Vice President, New York City/ DallasNew York, NY, United States
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLEVice President
OFFICE LOCATION(S)New York, Dallas
JOB FUNCTIONBusiness Unit Legal
DIVISIONLegal
SALARY RANGEUSD 170,000 - 270,000
LEGAL
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 youre 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.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is looking for an attorney with asset management experience including fund formation and related investment advisory matters. The role will focus on the firm's private funds business across different business units and will be on the Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) legal team. The role involves acting as a key attorney with responsibility for a range of work with a particular focus on advising on the regulation, establishment, management, governance and marketing of private funds which invest in securities in both private and public markets (equity and debt as well as other asset classes such as credit, real estate, infrastructure and impact investing) and involve alternative investment funds, funds of one and managed accounts covering strategies including, among others, primary commitments to external managers, secondary investing, co-investing, GP stakes and seeding, liquid and multi-strategy funds, and access funds, and which are established in major funds domiciles globally.  The attorney will also support various portfolio management teams on executing transactions for its investment funds and related accounts. Primary responsibilities also involve identification of legal and reputational risks, managing external counsel and involvement with investment and related committees. 
 
The AWM legal team provides ongoing support with respect to other advisory, regulatory and asset management issues as well. Given the fundamental developments in regulations globally applicable to the firm's businesses and the markets that it operates, a key component of the role will also include contributing to the analysis of, and formulation of strategic responses to, shifting legal and regulatory frameworks. 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
  • 4+ years related legal experience in a well-regarded law firm or an in-house role
  • Familiarity with fund structures. Working knowledge of Investment Advisers Act useful 
  • Outstanding law firm and law school credentials 
  • Thought leader; strong analytical skills; sound judgment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Motivation to expand skill set and excel in a challenging business environment
  • Team player; adept at developing interpersonal relationships
     
     
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. 

 
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. 

 
Were 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.

 

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $170000-$270000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
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. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Learn More

Legal, Asset Management Fund Formation Attorney, Vice President, New York City/ Dallas

Compensation

$170,000 – $270,000 USD

City: New York City

Country: United States

Goldman Sachs logo
Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

3 days ago

No clicks

at Goldman Sachs

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Legal Vice President, Asset Management Fund Formation** Lead legal counsel for private funds within GSAM's AWM legal team. Manage fund establishment, management, governance, and marketing for alternative investment funds. Collaborate with portfolio management teams on fund transactions and risk analysis. Expand knowledge of evolving regulations and strategy formulation. **Key Responsibilities:** - Advise on private fund formation, management, and governance. - Manage external counsel, risk identification, and committee involvement. - Collaborate with portfolio teams on transactional and operational matters. - Contribute to developing strategic responses to changing regulations. **Qualifications:** - 4+ years of relevant legal experience. - Familiarity with fund structures and Investment Advisers Act. - Outstanding law firm and school credentials. - Thought leadership, strong analytical skills, and sound judgment. - Stellar written and verbal communication skills. - Motivated to excel in challenging environments and foster team collaboration. Senior-level role based in New York or Dallas. Competitive salary range: $170,000 - $270,000. Comprehensive benefits package; see more at https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/benefits-wellness-compensation.html.

Full Job Description

Legal, Asset Management Fund Formation Attorney, Vice President, New York City/ DallasNew York, NY, United States
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLEVice President
OFFICE LOCATION(S)New York, Dallas
JOB FUNCTIONBusiness Unit Legal
DIVISIONLegal
SALARY RANGEUSD 170,000 - 270,000
LEGAL
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 youre 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.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is looking for an attorney with asset management experience including fund formation and related investment advisory matters. The role will focus on the firm's private funds business across different business units and will be on the Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) legal team. The role involves acting as a key attorney with responsibility for a range of work with a particular focus on advising on the regulation, establishment, management, governance and marketing of private funds which invest in securities in both private and public markets (equity and debt as well as other asset classes such as credit, real estate, infrastructure and impact investing) and involve alternative investment funds, funds of one and managed accounts covering strategies including, among others, primary commitments to external managers, secondary investing, co-investing, GP stakes and seeding, liquid and multi-strategy funds, and access funds, and which are established in major funds domiciles globally.  The attorney will also support various portfolio management teams on executing transactions for its investment funds and related accounts. Primary responsibilities also involve identification of legal and reputational risks, managing external counsel and involvement with investment and related committees. 
 
The AWM legal team provides ongoing support with respect to other advisory, regulatory and asset management issues as well. Given the fundamental developments in regulations globally applicable to the firm's businesses and the markets that it operates, a key component of the role will also include contributing to the analysis of, and formulation of strategic responses to, shifting legal and regulatory frameworks. 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
  • 4+ years related legal experience in a well-regarded law firm or an in-house role
  • Familiarity with fund structures. Working knowledge of Investment Advisers Act useful 
  • Outstanding law firm and law school credentials 
  • Thought leader; strong analytical skills; sound judgment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Motivation to expand skill set and excel in a challenging business environment
  • Team player; adept at developing interpersonal relationships
     
     
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. 

 
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. 

 
Were 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.

 

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $170000-$270000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
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. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Learn More