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ROLE OVERVIEW

This team is based in New York, Dallas, London, Frankfurt and Birmingham and provides legal support to Goldman Sachs’ new and globally expanding Transaction Banking business in Goldman Sachs Bank USA, including its international branches, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE and other affiliates. We work very closely across regions to provide coordinated, aligned and efficient advice to the business. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

In particular, the team advises Transaction Banking (or TxB) on:

• development and launch of new products and services, as well as ongoing business, including advising on the impact of all relevant regulations, helping to develop operational flows such as client on-boarding processes, and drafting local versions of our Transaction Banking client agreement;
• partnership negotiations; 
• global strategy; 
• institutional deposit taking and related regulatory considerations; and
• implementation of new regulations and regulatory initiatives, for example with respect to laws governing payments services and customer protection.  

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for an attorney or experienced contracts negotiator to join our fast-growing TxB Legal team. The role will be based in Dallas. The ideal candidate will be:

• responsible for the review and negotiation of client contracts, as well as updating and maintaining TxB contract templates and negotiation playbooks;
• experienced in contract negotiation;
• background in financial services, UCC 4A, online banking platforms or cash management products a plus but not required;
• able to liaise and coordinate with other stakeholders throughout the firm, including compliance, controllers (including regulatory controllers), product, marketing, operations, business and organizational leadership and tax; 
• highly motivated and adaptable with the ability to work in a diverse organization; 
• accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity;
• able to manage external counsel;
• able to provide support for client service/operations, business governance, new product development and implementation, and customer communications;
• able to adapt to changing circumstances and willing to work in new areas outside of their comfort zone;
• a quick learner and a critical thinker able to work in a fast paced environment;
• a strong communicator and relationship builder who values teamwork, leadership and excellence, with strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and
• someone with excellent interpersonal skills and the proven desire to work on a high-performing team.