
Legal, ERISA Attorney, Employment Law, Vice President, New York
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The ERISA Attorney will join Goldman Sachs’ ERISA Legal group, advising the firm’s businesses on products and services for ERISA plans and IRAs, including institutional and retail fiduciary and advisory businesses. The role also supports fiduciary matters for internal benefit plans, advises on legal and regulatory changes, participates in industry advocacy, prepares training materials, and supports the firm’s QPAM compliance program.
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We 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.ERISA Attorney Job Summary & ResponsibilitiesThis attorney would be a member of the ERISA Legal group, which advises the firm's various businesses in connection with products and services offered to ERISA plans and IRAs. Areas of coverage include the firm's institutional and retail fiduciary and advisory businesses. The group also provides assistance on fiduciary matters related to the firm's internal benefit plans. Job Description - Specific Responsibilities * Business Transactions - Advise on plan and IRA considerations across various lines of business. Advise on existing and new services and product offerings across institutional and retail channels for retirement investors. Negotiate investment management agreements, trading documents and other contracts involving plan assets. Participate in client onboarding and implementation. * In-House Plans - Provide legal support with respect to fiduciary matters relating to in-house benefit plans; advise on changes to ERISA rules impacting benefit plan fiduciaries. * Legislative/Regulatory Reform - Advise on changes in ERISA and tax laws and regulations that have impact on the firm's various lines of business. * Participation in Industry Groups - Attend ERISA industry group meetings and calls; participate and provide input on comment letters and other advocacy efforts. * Training/Education - Prepare internal ERISA training materials and memos; assist with training and educational sessions. * QPAM Compliance - Support the firm's qualified professional asset manager (QPAM) compliance program. Basic Qualifications * Lawyer with a minimum of four years of experience preferred (would also consider candidates with a different experience profile). * Candidate must demonstrate a strong grounding in the fiduciary rules of ERISA.In addition to the qualifications above, the successful candidate should enjoy the process of collaborating with both internal and external clients in order to solve challenging and interesting issues and be able to effectively prioritize competing priorities. Strategic thinking, excellent judgment and strong communication skills are key attributes as well. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHSAt 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 GS.com/careers. We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disabili
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- New York median$160–225K/yr284 salary ranges
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- 2,095 of the 2,736 open Legal Counsel jobs (77%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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