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The Goldman Sachs Group

Legal, Securitization & Asset-backed Finance Attorney, Vice President, New York

The Goldman Sachs Group, New York, New York, us, 10261


LEGALWe 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.The Legal Department seeks a Senior Attorney to support the firm's Structured Finance and Mortgage businesses. These are multi-strategy businesses that acquire, originate finance, trade/make markets in, advise on and engage in various financing and securities transactions involving commercial and residential mortgage loans, corporate loans (CLOs), secured and unsecured consumer and Fintech loans, transportation loans and leases and other esoteric assets. The businesses may act as an advisor, financier and/or principal counterparty to clients.Principal Responsibilities:

Advise the business teams on all aspects of structured finance transactionsIdentify and address legal, policy, regulatory, commercial and reputational issues/risksAdvise trading desks on secondary sales/trading of RMBS, CMBS, ABS, CLO and other fixed income securitiesAnalyze and lead implementation of financial regulatory reform (Conflict of Interest, Dodd Frank, Reg AB II and other relevant regulations)Manage all aspects of external counsel relationships and engagementAssist in the creation and implementation of firm policies, procedures and guidelinesProvide subject matter expertise on regulatory and litigation matters relating to structured finance and mortgage mattersCoordinate with internal stakeholders including legal, conflicts, compliance, controller and audit teams to ensure consistency of coverage and adherence to firm policies, procedures and best practicesQualifications/Skills:

6+ years of post-JD, transaction-based legal experience at a reputable law firm, investment bank or other financial institutionStrong substantive knowledge and significant experience in structured finance and capital markets including financing, asset acquisition and securitization transactionsExperience representing underwriters, issuers, sponsors and/or managers in a wide range of CMBS, RMBS, CLO, consumer loans and other asset-backed financings, consisting of registered public offerings, exempt transactions and international and domestic offeringsFamiliarity with broker-dealer regulation, Dodd Frank, Reg AB, CFPB, state and federal regulators, lending, bankruptcy, and with various fixed income and derivative productsPossess excellent time management/organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple transactions with competing deadlinesMotivation to expand skill set and excel in a fast paced and rapidly changing business environment with minimum supervisionExcellent communication/presentation skillsStrong self-confidence, good judgement, sound decision making and problem solving skillsAdept at developing interpersonal relationshipsSalary RangeThe expected base salary for this New York, New York, 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.BenefitsGoldman 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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