This attorney would be a member of the ERISA Legal group, which advises the firm’s various businesses in connection with products and services offered to ERISA plans and IRAs. Areas of coverage include the firm’s institutional and retail fiduciary and advisory businesses. The group also provides assistance on fiduciary matters related to the firm’s internal benefit plans.
Job Description – Specific Responsibilities
Business Transactions – Advise on plan and IRA 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.
In-House Plans – Provide legal support with respect to fiduciary matters relating to in-house benefit plans; advise on changes to ERISA rules impacting benefit plan fiduciaries.
Legislative/Regulatory Reform – Advise on changes in ERISA and tax laws and regulations that have impact on the firm’s various lines of business.
Participation in Industry Groups – Attend ERISA industry group meetings and calls; participate and provide input on comment letters and other advocacy efforts.
Training/Education – Prepare internal ERISA training materials and memos; assist with training and educational sessions.
QPAM Compliance – Support the firm’s qualified professional asset manager (QPAM) compliance program.
Basic Qualifications
Lawyer with a minimum of four years of experience preferred (would also consider candidates with a different experience profile).
Candidate must demonstrate a strong grounding in the fiduciary rules of ERISA.
In addition to the qualifications above, the successful candidate should enjoy the process of collaborating with both internal and external clients in order to solve challenging and interesting issues and be able to effectively prioritize competing priorities. Strategic thinking, excellent judgment and strong communication skills are key attributes as well.
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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.
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