Legal, GBM Futures and Cleared Derivatives Attorney, Vice President

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 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.

Are you an attorney with experience advising clients regarding futures and cleared derivatives, and interested in further developing your skills, and broadening your horizon?  Do you aspire to advise a market leading Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) by working closely with business and other colleagues in an energetic, collaborative, and collegial environment?  Are you intellectually curious, driven and thrive on challenges?  If so, here is a great opportunity to leverage and expand your skill set and take your career to the next level.

Your Role:

You will be a member of Global Markets Legal at a bulge bracket investment bank.  You will work with your colleagues to address a broad and diverse range of legal and regulatory questions and issues that arise in connection with the FCM business and associated business functions.   

In this role, you will be on the frontlines serving as a trusted advisor to the business and control-side colleagues and will have exposure to all aspects of a dynamic business.  You will also play an important role in helping the firm navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and market structures in futures and cleared derivatives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Participate in the review, analysis and implementation of regulatory requirements applicable to the trading and clearing of futures and clearing of swaps, in each case in the U.S. and relevant non-U.S. markets, and engage in industry leading advocacy with respect to a broad range of related regulatory proposals 
• Interact with business and control groups to help review, manage and determine approach for regulatory responses and communications
• Provide guidance and instruction with respect to legal rights and obligations, including regulatory implications of contractual terms, disclosures and communications, in connection with trading and account agreements
• Develop a deep understanding of the FCM business's trading and operational practices to exercise sound judgment and provide informed advice on electronic trading, market access, margin, risk management, customer protection and other matters
• Identify and analyze legal and regulatory issues in connection with new business initiatives, and partner with stakeholders to mitigate and manage legal and regulatory risks
• Cross-regional and cross-functional collaboration on matters pertaining to licensing, cross-border regulation and other jurisdictional matters affecting the FCM business

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility; thoughtful and detail-oriented
• Self-starter; capable of building and leveraging an internal network of resources and support
• Strong legal and business judgment, communication, writing and analytical skills
• 4+ years of relevant experience working with or at a financial institution, or at a futures or cleared derivatives regulator, including relevant experience at a law firm, is preferred
• Knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, NFA and SRO rules is strongly preferred
• J.D. or comparable law degree from a competitive law school and licensed to practice law in at least one state
   

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Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $170000-$ 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.

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