OUR IMPACT The Goldman Sachs Legal division spans offices across 37 cities worldwide, from which we provide counsel and advice to support the global activities of the firm and our clients. Our focus is on providing the highest quality legal advice while managing regulatory and reputational risk. Whether you are an experienced lawyer or have other relevant experience combined with an interest in financial law and strong critical thinking skills, our team might be right for you. As a division we are focused on our people and their development and are committed to creating an environment that is diverse and inclusive. We offer numerous training and career development opportunities including a regular legal training programme, mentoring scheme and a people development committee tasked with providing tangible tools to help manage and develop careers. The division also has several active and varied committees including the Diversity, Pro Bono, and Social Committees and encourages participation in firmwide affinity networks that include the Women's, Black and LGBTQ+ firmwide affinity networks. YOUR IMPACT Junior debt financing lawyer (0-3yrs PQE) focusing on loans to join Goldman Sachs' EMEA IB Legal loans team based in Birmingham or London. IB Legal provides high quality, value-added legal advice and assistance on all aspects of a wide range of transactions undertaken by EMEA Investment Banking, including the Financing Group (ECM, DCM and lending). This is a highly proactive role guiding various business and non-revenue areas on execution and regulatory matters. Key features of this position include substantial interaction with the various business teams and non-revenue teams, as well as significant transactional involvement. RESPONSIBILITIES: Working across a broad range of high profile debt financing transactions including leveraged buy-outs and refinancings, structured finance, real estate finance, acquisition financings, public-to-private transactions, investment grade loans and growth market loans. Reviewing and negotiating documents including confidentiality agreements, release and reliance letters, engagement letters with vendors and clients, legal opinions and finance documentation. Advising on transaction structuring, deal documentation, diligence, regulatory and reputational issues. Assisting with ongoing portfolio management, including amendments, waivers and upsizes and involvement in restructurings, refinancings and work-outs. Advising on regulatory aspects and interacting with regulatory bodies. Participating in the credit review process relating to loan transactions. Liaising and co-ordinating with relevant groups throughout the firm, including other teams in the legal division, credit, loan operations, compliance, financial controllers and tax. SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE Good team player, dynamic and capable of working proactively on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced and challenging business environment, whilst adhering to firm policies and practices. UK, US or EU qualified loans lawyer. 0-3 year post qualification experience at a top tier law firm; previous in-house experience (including on secondment) an advantage. Experience of working in one or more of the following areas: acquisition finance, leveraged finance, real estate finance, structured financing. Experience of European cross-border transactions preferable. Title dependent on experience. 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 We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
OUR IMPACT The Goldman Sachs Legal division spans offices across 37 cities worldwide, from which we provide counsel and advice to support the global activities of the firm and our clients. Our focus is on providing the highest quality legal advice while managing regulatory and reputational risk. Whether you are an experienced lawyer or have other relevant experience combined with an interest in financial law and strong critical thinking skills, our team might be right for you. As a division we are focused on our people and their development and are committed to creating an environment that is diverse and inclusive. We offer numerous training and career development opportunities including a regular legal training programme, mentoring scheme and a people development committee tasked with providing tangible tools to help manage and develop careers. The division also has several active and varied committees including the Diversity, Pro Bono, and Social Committees and encourages participation in firmwide affinity networks that include the Women's, Black and LGBTQ+ firmwide affinity networks. YOUR IMPACT Junior debt financing lawyer (0-3yrs PQE) focusing on loans to join Goldman Sachs' EMEA IB Legal loans team based in Birmingham or London. IB Legal provides high quality, value-added legal advice and assistance on all aspects of a wide range of transactions undertaken by EMEA Investment Banking, including the Financing Group (ECM, DCM and lending). This is a highly proactive role guiding various business and non-revenue areas on execution and regulatory matters. Key features of this position include substantial interaction with the various business teams and non-revenue teams, as well as significant transactional involvement. RESPONSIBILITIES: Working across a broad range of high profile debt financing transactions including leveraged buy-outs and refinancings, structured finance, real estate finance, acquisition financings, public-to-private transactions, investment grade loans and growth market loans. Reviewing and negotiating documents including confidentiality agreements, release and reliance letters, engagement letters with vendors and clients, legal opinions and finance documentation. Advising on transaction structuring, deal documentation, diligence, regulatory and reputational issues. Assisting with ongoing portfolio management, including amendments, waivers and upsizes and involvement in restructurings, refinancings and work-outs. Advising on regulatory aspects and interacting with regulatory bodies. Participating in the credit review process relating to loan transactions. Liaising and co-ordinating with relevant groups throughout the firm, including other teams in the legal division, credit, loan operations, compliance, financial controllers and tax. SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE Good team player, dynamic and capable of working proactively on a wide range of issues in a fast-paced and challenging business environment, whilst adhering to firm policies and practices. UK, US or EU qualified loans lawyer. 0-3 year post qualification experience at a top tier law firm; previous in-house experience (including on secondment) an advantage. Experience of working in one or more of the following areas: acquisition finance, leveraged finance, real estate finance, structured financing. Experience of European cross-border transactions preferable. Title dependent on experience. 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 We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Construction Non-Contentious Senior Associate PQE: 4 years + Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Team: Construction Location: Birmingham The firm A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve "Gold Standard" Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work. The team Shoosmiths' 7-partner and 18 other legal advisers' national construction and engineering team advises on all aspects of legal construction matters. Our construction team has advised on some of the UK's most significant construction projects over the years, including infrastructure projects, logistics parks, commercial/residential schemes, town centre redevelopments, urban regeneration schemes, portfolio acquisition/disposal projects and process plants. The team acts for developers, occupiers, funders, construction professionals, contractors and specialists on managing and resolving risks in building and engineering projects. The non-contentious construction team in Birmingham is led by Andrew Outram with the National Team Head, Patrick Garner, also sitting in the team. Its recent work has included leading on the construction aspects of various major logistics developments and build to rent schemes with some of the UK's leading developers and advising on the corporate acquisition of a landmark building in London with a value of £400m. Our Birmingham team of three partners and 10 legal advisors works closely with our wider national team and is consistently highly regarded in the legal rankings. The role You will be working closely with the team and will typically be advising on a mix of development/infrastructure projects, real estate and corporate acquisitions and disposals and property finance. You will have the opportunity to support on large scale transactions as well as supervise more junior members of the team. This opening will present you with a great opportunity to work alongside experts in the field for some big household names and be supported with a clear career path. What are we looking for? Ideally, we are looking for someone who has a strong background in non-contentious work however we are open to receiving applications from people with any construction law background but keen to carve a career in non-contentious work. We are a growing team and are keen to have a team member who will support the team's strategic growth plans and offer exceptional client service. Why should you apply? We provide a supportive, stimulating and rewarding environment with a strong emphasis on culture, agile working and achieving a work-life balance. You'll be working with people who thrive on being pro-active, bringing energy and ideas to make a real difference to clients and who will fully support your professional development. Equal opportunities Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
Dec 15, 2022
Full time
Construction Non-Contentious Senior Associate PQE: 4 years + Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Team: Construction Location: Birmingham The firm A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve "Gold Standard" Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work. The team Shoosmiths' 7-partner and 18 other legal advisers' national construction and engineering team advises on all aspects of legal construction matters. Our construction team has advised on some of the UK's most significant construction projects over the years, including infrastructure projects, logistics parks, commercial/residential schemes, town centre redevelopments, urban regeneration schemes, portfolio acquisition/disposal projects and process plants. The team acts for developers, occupiers, funders, construction professionals, contractors and specialists on managing and resolving risks in building and engineering projects. The non-contentious construction team in Birmingham is led by Andrew Outram with the National Team Head, Patrick Garner, also sitting in the team. Its recent work has included leading on the construction aspects of various major logistics developments and build to rent schemes with some of the UK's leading developers and advising on the corporate acquisition of a landmark building in London with a value of £400m. Our Birmingham team of three partners and 10 legal advisors works closely with our wider national team and is consistently highly regarded in the legal rankings. The role You will be working closely with the team and will typically be advising on a mix of development/infrastructure projects, real estate and corporate acquisitions and disposals and property finance. You will have the opportunity to support on large scale transactions as well as supervise more junior members of the team. This opening will present you with a great opportunity to work alongside experts in the field for some big household names and be supported with a clear career path. What are we looking for? Ideally, we are looking for someone who has a strong background in non-contentious work however we are open to receiving applications from people with any construction law background but keen to carve a career in non-contentious work. We are a growing team and are keen to have a team member who will support the team's strategic growth plans and offer exceptional client service. Why should you apply? We provide a supportive, stimulating and rewarding environment with a strong emphasis on culture, agile working and achieving a work-life balance. You'll be working with people who thrive on being pro-active, bringing energy and ideas to make a real difference to clients and who will fully support your professional development. Equal opportunities Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
SENIOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR CENTRAL LONDON £75K - £100K DOE Douglas Scott is currently looking for a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor, for a highly-regarded Legal 500 firm based in Central London. This firm award winning firm has the reputation for their excellent levels of client care in delivering high quality legal services to their varied client base. On offer is the opportunity to work at this welcoming firm within Commercial Property department. Our client is a firm with excellent status in London. They are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic personality to join their department. Additionally, this role offers some flexible working and excellent opportunities for career progression with partnership on the card s, immediately or after a while. This role will involve managing your own caseload of all aspects of commercial property including a full spectrum of good quality complex commercial real estate work. You will preferably come from a reputable to mid-size firm, and be able to work effectively as part of a fast-paced team and keen to develop new clients / business development. Professional must-haves: Qualified for anything circa 10 yrs PQE within commercial property, very flexible on experience Experienced in land development, landlord and tenant transactions, lease renewals, purchase and sale of businesses and investment properties, general commercial conveyancing and real estate finance. Personable preferences: A good technical background & commercial awareness Must be a strong leader with drive to become partner Energetic and natural enthusiasm to bring to the team Will have experience of managing or mentoring, with a desire to lead a team both strategically and operationally. On offer is excellent and generous package, along with many benefits; namely competitve salary, hybrid working, progression support, 25 days hols, mental health / counselling for staff and family and many more etc. If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does then get in touch with our consultant Leah via email at , by phone or by applying to this vacancy. We offer referral fees of £100! Synonym titles: commercial property, senior commercial property solicitor, junior commercial property solicitor, commercial property, commercial property associate, qualified commercial property solicitor, real estate solicitor, real estate associate, senior real estate associate, property solicitor, senior property solicitor, junior property solicitor.
Dec 07, 2022
Full time
SENIOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR CENTRAL LONDON £75K - £100K DOE Douglas Scott is currently looking for a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor, for a highly-regarded Legal 500 firm based in Central London. This firm award winning firm has the reputation for their excellent levels of client care in delivering high quality legal services to their varied client base. On offer is the opportunity to work at this welcoming firm within Commercial Property department. Our client is a firm with excellent status in London. They are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic personality to join their department. Additionally, this role offers some flexible working and excellent opportunities for career progression with partnership on the card s, immediately or after a while. This role will involve managing your own caseload of all aspects of commercial property including a full spectrum of good quality complex commercial real estate work. You will preferably come from a reputable to mid-size firm, and be able to work effectively as part of a fast-paced team and keen to develop new clients / business development. Professional must-haves: Qualified for anything circa 10 yrs PQE within commercial property, very flexible on experience Experienced in land development, landlord and tenant transactions, lease renewals, purchase and sale of businesses and investment properties, general commercial conveyancing and real estate finance. Personable preferences: A good technical background & commercial awareness Must be a strong leader with drive to become partner Energetic and natural enthusiasm to bring to the team Will have experience of managing or mentoring, with a desire to lead a team both strategically and operationally. On offer is excellent and generous package, along with many benefits; namely competitve salary, hybrid working, progression support, 25 days hols, mental health / counselling for staff and family and many more etc. If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does then get in touch with our consultant Leah via email at , by phone or by applying to this vacancy. We offer referral fees of £100! Synonym titles: commercial property, senior commercial property solicitor, junior commercial property solicitor, commercial property, commercial property associate, qualified commercial property solicitor, real estate solicitor, real estate associate, senior real estate associate, property solicitor, senior property solicitor, junior property solicitor.
