Legal, Asset Management Separately Managed Accounts Attorney, Vice President, Dallas/New York City

Goldman Sachs•Dallas, TX

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is looking for an attorney with asset management experience to join the Asset and Wealth (AWM) legal team. This role will focus on product development and distribution of registered funds, separately managed accounts, and model portfolios. The attorney will support portfolio management teams in negotiating investment management agreements with institutional clients and will also support strategic initiatives related to GSAM's public investing business and Third-Party Wealth business. Key responsibilities include identifying legal and reputational risks, managing external counsel, and participating in relevant committees. The role also involves analyzing and responding to evolving legal and regulatory frameworks globally. This is an opportunity for an attorney with asset management experience to contribute to business evolution and expand their expertise.

Requirements

4+ years related legal experience in a well-regarded law firm or an in-house role
Strong knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act
Outstanding law firm and law school credentials
Thought leader; strong analytical skills; sound judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong project and time management skills
Motivation to expand skill set and excel in a challenging business environment
Team player; adept at developing interpersonal relationships

Nice To Haves

Asset management experience (e.g. registered investment companies (including mutual funds, ETFs and closed end funds), separately managed accounts and model delivery portfolios distributed through broker-dealers, registered investment advisers and technology platforms, related investment advisory and/or private fund matters).
Experience with ERISA and retirement plans.
Familiarity with ERISA and/or Investment Company Act of 1940.

Responsibilities

Support product development and distribution of registered funds, discretionary separately managed accounts, and non-discretionary model portfolios.
Negotiate investment management agreements with large institutional clients.
Support strategic initiatives related to the public investing business of GSAM and the Third-Party Wealth business of GSAM.
Identify legal and reputational risks.
Manage external counsel.
Involve with relevant committees.
Contribute to the analysis of, and formulation of strategic responses to, shifting legal and regulatory frameworks.