Senior Derivatives Attorney

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States Goldman Sachs Full time

About Us

At Goldman Sachs, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Founded in 1869, our commitment is to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow.

A Role Overview

We are seeking an attorney to provide legal coverage related to the trading and documentation of OTC foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives transactions. The attorney will be responsible for reviewing OTC derivatives documentation to ensure such derivatives meet expectations of applicable stakeholders related to collateral packages, commercial terms, netting and collateral enforceability. Additional responsibilities will include analysis of regulations and related advocacy including working with industry groups on global regulatory changes affecting derivatives and other fixed income products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Documentation Reviews
    • Assist with developing standard ISDA and other trading documentation language and addressing questions that arise under such documentation
    • Review M&A and financing documents for structured OTC swap transactions related to such documents and assess the treatment of swaps under such documents
  • Regulatory Analysis and Compliance
    • Analyze new and proposed rules and ensure that any derivative trades are in compliance with regulatory and capital rules
  • Participation in Industry Groups
    • Attend industry group meetings and calls and participate in other advocacy efforts as appropriate

Requirements:

  • JD from an accredited law school and NY bar membership in good standing
  • At least 2 years related legal experience post-JD in a law firm, fund, asset management firm or investment bank
  • Strong substantive knowledge of and significant experience in derivatives, financing and regulatory matters
  • High level of initiative, integrity, organizational and commercial instincts
  • Ability to identify issues, articulate legal arguments and present to senior stakeholders
  • Diligent, hard-working and poised under pressure
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $250,000 to $350,000 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. At Goldman Sachs, we believe who you are makes you better at what you do and we're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond.



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