Legal, Regional Legal, Employment Law, Vice President, Sydney

Legal, Regional Legal, Employment Law, Vice President, SydneyLegal, Employment Law Attorney, Vice President, Australia 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 ourmitment 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. ROLE OVERVIEW The Employment Law Group (ELG) seeks an experienced employment attorney. ELG provides legal support to all divisions across the firm. ELG is responsible for all employment related litigation, including regulatory matters. Working closely with the Human Capital Management (HCM) Division, ELG provides advice and strategic input to the handling of employee relations matters as well as providing support and advice in relation to (among other things) the firm's benefits and mobility programs, diversity, recruitment,pensation, performance assessment, restructurings, acquisitions and divestitures. RESPONSIBILITIES Handling employment-related disputes, including managing external counsel where appropriate and coordinating with internal teams including employee relations, HCM business partners, business managers and firm leadership Drafting and reviewing employment documentation such as offer letters, severance letters, workplace rules and policies Reviewing and monitoring employment law developments in areas of coverage and addressing potential impact on the firm's HCM strategy Coordinating with other relevant groups throughout the firm, including Legal,pliance, Tax,pensation and ensuring that Goldman Sachs standards are incorporated into the handling of all personnel matters Providing counsel on internal investigations of employment-relatedplaints and escalations Preparing and delivering training programs for management and HCM on employment law topics Upholding the firm's principles, business controls, ethics, policies and procedures and professional standards QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years' PQE employment law advisory and significant litigation experience gained in private practice and/or with a large multinational corporate organization Excellent organizational, drafting andmunication skills (oral and written):mitment to excellence; ability to draftmunications easily understandable to clients (whether legal advice, scripts for manager discussions, or broad internalmunications); confident and strong project management and presentation skills Excellent global project skills; ability to develop, manage and drive to conclusion multi-faceted cross-divisional team efforts including generating initiatives and upgrading current processes and programs Excellent interpersonal and client skills: ability to build and maintain strong relationships with relevant business groups within the firm; ability to work with a team of diverse individuals; ability to work collaboratively and as part of an International Legal team that is dispersed geographically Highly motivated and proactive; the ability to respond calmly, creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure, changing environment; takes ownership and has a strong work ethic Excellent judgment and ability to assess risks; ability to take firm positions to protect the firm's interests; keen business acumen ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, wemit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and themunities 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'remitted 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/careers. We'remitted to finding reasonable amodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: //goldmansachs/careers/footer/ © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2024. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Job ID 300006746625736