Legal, Vice President, Seoul

About the role

Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes; corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. 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.

What you'll do

• Providing comprehensive legal advice and support on the firm's Korea franchise broadly, covering both inbound and outbound transactions and business developments, working closely with regional/global product coverage legal teams.
• Handling day-to-day legal and regulatory queries, reviewing commercial contracts, and advising on legal, regulatory and operational matters.
• Advising on local regulatory matters impacting the Korea franchise, monitoring regulatory developments, and driving local implementation of compliance and risk management standards.
• Managing and advising on dispute, litigation, and regulatory investigation situations in coordination with the regional/global legal teams.
• Managing and overseeing corporate governance processes for the firm's local entities, and handling the legal and operational aspects of the Board of Directors and its related committees

Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in Korea or major foreign jurisdictions.
• 6 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) or above.
• Relevant experience within a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel at a reputable global financial institution.
• An ability to demonstrate a strong grounding in securities law and regulation.
• Working knowledge of regulatory developments impacting Korean capital market.
• Strong legal analytical skills with a proven ability to conduct independent legal research and deliver clear, actionable legal advice.
• Teamwork skills with a track record of working effectively across different divisions/teams
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with complete professional fluency in both Korean and English (written and spoken).

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Firmwide networks
• Benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings
• Mindfulness programs