Legal, Investment Banking Legal, Vice President, Singapore

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

ABOUT OUR ROLES IN INVESTMENT BANKING LEGAL

The Investment Banking Legal Group (IB Legal) provides legal advice and investment banking transaction execution expertise to the Firms Global Banking & Markets - Investment Banking business, including the Capital Solutions Group, worldwide. It is the mission of IB Legal to provide high-quality legal and policy advice relating to the Firms broad investment banking businesses and help ensure value-added execution of transactions undertaken by the Investment Banking business while protecting the interests of Goldman Sachs. Members of IB Legal are involved in virtually every investment banking and capital markets financing transaction and have a wide range of responsibilities, which vary in response to the needs of different product areas, industries and regions.

The role of IB Legal is dynamic, has evolved over time and is expected to continue to evolve in response to the changing needs of Goldman Sachss many businesses.

YOUR IMPACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Advisor to Investment Banking IB Legal acts as an internal legal advisor to Investment Banking on all matters, including matters outside the transaction execution context. The judgment and experience of IB Legal members is highly valued, particularly in weighing legal, policy, reputational and commercial considerations. IB Legal members are frequently called upon to provide advice and answer questions or to become involved in resolving issues or problems that arise, often in difficult situations involving extreme time pressure and client sensitivity.

Financing and Merger Transactions Members of IB Legal work on a broad range of securities transactions, including public and private offerings of equity and equity-related securities, investment grade and high-yield debt, municipal securities, bank and bridge loans, structured financing products, tender offers, exchange offers and consent solicitations. IB Legal also assists in reviewing and negotiating the terms of engagement letters and confidentiality agreements relating to the engagement of Goldman Sachs as financial advisor on merger and other strategic transactions. In each of these roles, members of IB Legal work closely with bankers and other professionals in the different areas of Investment Banking, including the Capital Solutions Group, and other divisions, as well as with IB Legal members from different offices.

IB Legal members also work closely with clients, outside counsel and representatives of other investment banks. The responsibilities of an IB Legal team member vary depending on the transaction, but usually include advising on the structuring and execution of the transaction, assessing Firm legal and reputational risks, reviewing and negotiating documents, coordinating with outside counsel, identifying and resolving policy issues and procedural questions and resolving legal issues that arise during the course of a transaction. IB Legal does not replace outside counsel on transactions, although IB Legal improves the efficient use of outside counsel through effective deal management.

Policy Development, Business Practices and Training IB Legal members play a critical role in responding to regulatory changes and advising on business practices, policy development and implementation, training, compliance / best practices initiatives and the development of standard procedures and documentation.

New Product Development IB Legal assists in developing new products and transactional structures by advising on applicable law, assessing legal and regulatory risks, raising and resolving relevant legal and policy issues, assisting in coordinating appropriate areas within Goldman Sachs and acting as liaison with outside counsel and regulatory bodies. IB Legal members are also frequently involved in assisting clients and their counsel in better understanding new product transactions and their execution.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified lawyer with 5-8 years PQE.
• Candidates will need to demonstrate a strong grounding in securities and corporate finance law and practice.
• Relevant post-qualification experience either with a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2024. 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.

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