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Goldman Sachs · 4 days ago

Legal, Title I ERISA Attorney, Vice President, New York City

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm headquartered in New York. They are seeking a Vice President level attorney to join their ERISA Legal group, which provides legal counsel and advice related to ERISA plans and individual retirement accounts, focusing on fiduciary and advisory businesses.

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Hiring Manager
Chasen Brunner
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Responsibilities

Advise on ERISA Title I and Internal Revenue Code 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
Support the firm’s qualified professional asset manager (QPAM) compliance program
Provide legal support with respect to fiduciary matters relating to in-house benefit plans; advise on changes to ERISA rules impacting benefit plan fiduciaries
Attend ERISA industry group meetings and calls; participate and provide input on comment letters and other advocacy efforts
Advise on changes in ERISA and IRC laws and regulations that have impact on the firm’s various lines of business
Provide assistance with relevant ERISA-related news and updates for internal stakeholder groups; prepare summaries and assist with circulation of materials to keep relevant stakeholders informed
Prepare internal ERISA training materials and memos; assist with training and educational sessions

Qualification

ERISA complianceFiduciary rulesInternal Revenue CodeContract negotiationStrategic thinkingJudgmentCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Lawyer with a minimum of six years of experience preferred (would also consider candidates with a different experience profile)
Candidate must demonstrate a strong grounding in the fiduciary and prohibited transaction rules of ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code

Preferred

Enjoy the process of collaborating with both internal and external clients in order to solve challenging and interesting issues
Ability to effectively prioritize competing priorities
Strategic thinking
Excellent judgment
Strong communication skills

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
Valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings

Company

Goldman Sachs

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Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

H1B Sponsorship

Goldman Sachs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1954)
2024 (1685)
2023 (2060)
2022 (2326)
2021 (2258)
2020 (1572)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6B
2025-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2012-06-05Post Ipo Equity
1999-05-14IPO

Leadership Team

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David M. Solomon
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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John Waldron
President and Chief Operating Officer
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