Job Description

LEGAL
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. 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 Legal Department is looking for an experienced, motivated and innovative lawyer to join the Firm’s Marketing and Brand Legal Team. The position will support both (1) the Global Marketing Team’s marketing and brand activities and operations in the US and (2) support the marketing and brand activities of the Firm’s proprietary and co-branded deposit businesses offered under the Marcus by Goldman Sachs brand, through Goldman Sachs Bank USA or Goldman Sachs Private Bank.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary legal advisor for the corporate brand and integrated marketing teams in the US.
• Advise on and support all aspects of corporate brand marketing, including paid media, digital design and strategies, partnerships, user research, social media, brand strategy, content creation and publication and the Firm’s flagship brand programs.
• Review of marketing claims and copy, and develop / manage associated legal disclosures
• Develop marketing materials, campaigns, programs and related content and support distribution on various distribution channels
• Draft and negotiate media buys and marketing agreements, including sponsorships, brand partnerships, talent agreements, content partnerships and agency agreements.
• Help build and scale processes for marketing review and brand governance., Monitor state and federal marketing, advertising, media and finance developments with a primary focus on regulations, self-regulatory organizations, consent orders, trends and other regulatory and enforcement issues pertaining to marketing and advertising.
• Opportunity to work closely with lawyers from other divisions, as well as colleagues across the Firm’s Compliance, Privacy, Marketing, Brand and Technology functions.
• Liaise with outside counsel

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with federal, state and finance laws and regulations including those relating to marketing and advertising
• Experience with drafting of marketing claims, partnerships and contracts
• Knowledge of consent orders relating to marketing and finance
• 5+ years’ post qualification experience required in a leading law firm, financial institution or advertising / media agency. Experience working on marketing and advertising related issues and programs with financial companies a significant plus.
• Team player with inherent commercial judgment and strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• High level of initiative, integrity, and organization
  

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