LEGAL 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. OUR IMPACT As a department 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, department mentoring schemes and a people development committee tasked with providing tangible tools to help manage and develop careers. Responsibilities And Qualifications Business Unit and Role Overview The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) is an advisory group that focusses on legal, regulatory and reputational risk, predominantly in relation to transactions. BIG supports certain of the firm’s business lines and the firm’s committees in their efforts to make fully informed commercial and reputational risk management decisions. These business lines include banking, principal investments and certain asset management businesses. BIG is composed of lawyers and other professionals with extensive regulatory, government, audit and transactional experience. This is an opportunity to work in a global team on a diverse range of transactions across jurisdictions. Responsibilities Intelligence gathering, risk identification and mitigation to support the assessment of reputational risk in potential transactions, business relationships and other situations, covering issues such as bribery & corruption, compliance with economic sanctions, source of wealth, links to organized crime, litigation risk, money laundering etc. Conduct research using online resources and specialist databases. Instruct and liaise with external investigative consultants, evaluate their reports and challenge findings where necessary. Drive the intelligence gathering process to address issues identified, coordinating with in-house lawyers, external counsel, compliance and business teams. Coordinate with other teams in the Legal Department to ensure that for each transaction there is appropriate contractual protection against the risks identified, in particular in relation to bribery & corruption and economic sanctions. Skills / Experience Ideally, the successful candidate will be a lawyer with 6 years PQE with experience of working at a law firm and advising on transactions. International transactional experience is desirable. Relevant experience in the financial sector, or in regulatory or compliance work. Analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to present conclusions confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Able to assess and judge risks within the commercial context of often complex transactions and relationships, and suggest constructive solutions to navigate and mitigate reputational, legal and regulatory risk. Willingness to deliver unwelcome messages to internal stakeholders, where necessary. Team player who enjoys a collaborative approach to work. Prepared to escalate relevant issues to seniors, and provide support where needed to juniors and peers. Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, taking a proactive approach to potential issues. Ability to conduct research in multiple languages would be helpful, but is not a prerequisite. Proficient in the use of IT systems and research databases 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 © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity