Corporate title: Vice President. 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.

T ech Technology The Legal Division is looking for an attorney to be part of the Tech Legal team tasked with advising, counseling, structuring and negotiating technology, outsourcing and intellectual property-related transactions. This is a role for an attorney to join the Tech Legal team in New York or Dallas that, as part of its role, will support the firm’s private wealth management engineering and strategic sourcing divisions.

This position offers an opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across different business teams, including from the engineering division, as well as internal business lines, in connection with the development of new financial technology products, services and capabilities, and to interact closely with colleagues throughout the firm’s Legal and Compliance functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drafting and negotiating technology agreements, SaaS, software, data and content licensing, professional services agreements and intellectual property arrangements, with a focus on negotiating with cloud service providers.

Instructing/working with/manage external counsel and consultants.

Working closely with internal business clients and Legal and Compliance colleagues in identifying, assessing, and advising on various regulatory issues.

Working with internal business clients and Legal and Compliance colleagues regarding the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex transactions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Approximately of 8-10 years post qualification experience required, preferably in a mix of law firm and in-house experience within financial services or FinTech companies.

Knowledge of technology, intellectual property, AI and contract laws and regulations.

Significant experience in reviewing, advising, and negotiating on technology licensing and services contracts, including for data, software, digital platforms, or other technology services.

Experience partnering with fast-paced internal clients and supporting business objectives.

Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.

Team player with sound commercial and legal judgment and strong analytical skills.

Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and senior executives.

Strong oral and written communications skills.

High level of initiative, integrity and organization.

Admitted to the New York or Texas State Bar.

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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 available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here .