Legal, Global Markets Legal Equities, Vice President, Hong Kong

Legal, Global Banking & Markets Legal, Vice President, Hong Kong LEGAL 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. YOUR IMPACT 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. The role will be based in Hong Kong and will be focused on the Equities business within Global Banking and Markets. OUR IMPACT Global Banking and Markets includes the sales and trading businesses (including cash equities, listed options, equity derivatives, prime services, futures and facilitation) (ie Equities), fixed income, currencies and commodities (FICC), and Private Investor Products Group (including retail and wholesale structured products). This role will include providing advice and assistance to our traders and sales people on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters across Equities. Key responsibilities include the following: Providing legal advice and support to the Equities business across the APAC region; Specific focus on Equities Sales and Trading, Market Access, Equity Derivatives, Prime Brokerage and Futures clearing General focus on all other Equities businesses – the derivatives components of the Equities business – SPG, Equity Derivatives, Vol and Funding as well as listed derivatives like options and futures and ETFs Advising on regulatory matters impacting the Equities business (including global and local regulations); Preparing, maintaining and updating precedent legal documentation and agreements to incorporate changes in applicable law and regulations, Goldman Sachs offshore policy or changes in market practice; Working with the Global Banking and Markets Compliance team on regulatory matters and investigations. There may also be opportunities to become involved in training and policy work. Assisting in the preparation of materials for submission to regional and global committees; and Liaising with Legal and Compliance personnel at Goldman Sachs locally, regionally and globally on issues relating to the Global Banking and Markets Division. The role requires the ability to work independently and to manage a diverse and complex workload meeting tight deadlines. Lawyers in our team work closely with a diverse group of clients across our trading floors and thrive on the pressures of delivering consistently high quality advice to a dynamic, and constantly evolving, business. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified lawyers with minimum 4 years PQE; Relevant post-qualification experience either with a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel; An ability to demonstrate a strong grounding in securities law and regulation, equity derivatives and financing and/or prime brokerage and clearing; Working knowledge of regulatory developments impacting the markets in APAC; Mandarin language skills will also be an advantage; 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., 2025. All rights reserved. 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.