Legal, Asset Management Real Estate Transaction Attorney, Vice President, Dallas

Goldman Sachs•Dallas, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal department at Goldman Sachs operates at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice to support firm activities. This includes handling litigation, arbitration, research, due diligence, financing, legal filings, and managing contracts and intellectual property rights. The department is looking for individuals with a strong interest in financial law and critical thinking skills. Goldman Sachs is a leading global investor in alternative assets, with approximately $540 billion in assets and over 30 years of experience. The business invests across private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, sustainability, and hedge funds. Clients access these solutions through various strategies. The business emphasizes partnership and shared success, aiming for long-term investment performance through its global network and expertise. Goldman Sachs manages over $3 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of June 30, 2024.

Requirements

5-7 years’ relevant experience working in a leading law firm, financial institution or institutional real estate company
Significant experience with the negotiation and preparation of real estate transactional documentation (term sheets, acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, construction, financing, etc.) and joint venture agreements
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; ability to clearly articulate ideas and develop stakeholder relationships
Team-oriented with ability to respond and be flexible to client demands while adhering to firm policies and group practices
Ability to engage proactively as an advisor to the business and collaboratively work with other control areas
High level of initiative, integrity, and organization

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with REITs is desired, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Advising on the structuring, negotiation and execution of debt and equity real estate transactions, taking into account legal, regulatory, reputational and compliance issues
Supporting ongoing asset management
Managing outside counsel and overseeing legal due diligence
Handling transaction-related fund and fiduciary issues
Coordinating with other GS control-side areas