Legal, Asset & Wealth Management Private, Vice President

The Asset and Wealth Management Division of Goldman Sachs carries out investment activity on behalf of funds managed by Goldman Sachs.We invest in a broad spectrum of asset classes including equity, credit and real estate.The Asia Legal team advise the business on all regulatory, legal, regulatory and reputational risks on a broad range of investments (private equity, PIPE, hybrid, equity-linked, credit, real estate and others).

We are looking for someone who is interested in joining a strong team of lawyers supporting a dynamic business.You will have a high level of interaction with the business professionals throughout the entire investment cycle, from structuring and execution, diligence and documentation to portfolio management and harvesting.You will have the opportunity to work as part of one of the top investment and asset management businesses in the world and play a significant role in supporting the business.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide assistance on negotiation on documentation relating to all aspects of our investments, including equity and debt term sheets, loan agreements and equity sale and purchase agreements
• Advising on regulatory matters impacting our investments (including global and local regulations, such as the Bank Holding Company Act and the Volcker Rule)
• Working with compliance and other control-side teams on regulatory matters and investigations
• Liaise with the regional and global legal teams on all matters impacting the investment and fund business
• Assist in the preparation of submission materials to, and presentation at, the internal regional and global committees

The role requires the ability to work independently and to manage a varied and complex workload meeting tight deadlines. Lawyers in our team thrive on the pressures of delivering consistently high quality advice to a dynamic, constantly evolving, business.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• India qualified lawyer with 9-14 years PQE
• Relevant post-qualification experience either with a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel with a fund
• Strong grounding in equity and hybrid credit deal related documentation and legal matters, applicable laws and regulations, with a focus on India
• Team player with exceptional communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly organized, attention to detail and excellent follow through
• Demonstrated client service focus and ability to build relationships across different levels, functions and regions
• Ability to balance multiple, time-sensitive projects while maintaining a longer term strategic focus