goldman sachsNew York, NY
Legal, ERISA Attorney, Employment Law, Vice President, New York
$185000-$295000
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Legal, ERISA Attorney, Employment Law, Vice President, New York
goldman sachsNew York, NY
yesterday
$185000-$295000
Offices of LawyersPortfolio Management and Investment AdviceMiscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
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New York, NY, United States
Job Description:
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.
This 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 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 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
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $185000-$295000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits:
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally availableto active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
Job Info
Job Identification 188104
Job Category Vice President
Posting Date 10/30/2026, 07:08 PM
Locations New York, NY, United States
Healthcare & Medical Services
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
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
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