Vice President, Asset Management Legal Counsel

About this role

We are searching for an attorney to support BlackRock’s asset management business, providing advice and consultation on a variety of legal, regulatory and compliance issues relating to BlackRock’s whole portfolio models business. This role offers the opportunity to work in a rapidly growing area that is a strategic priority for the firm. 

The attorney will partner with key stakeholders to grow BlackRock’s whole portfolio models business and advise on various service and product initiatives, including related technological developments. The attorney will communicate regularly with portfolio management, sales and distribution teams, tech, legal and compliance and operational groups to support product innovation and distribution and provide advice regarding legal, compliance and business issues/risks. Responsibilities will include (i) drafting and negotiating agreements with clients, financial intermediaries, investment advisory firms, and tech platforms, (ii) advising the business on relevant regulatory developments, (iii) assisting on new product and tech development initiatives and (iv) drafting and providing legal guidance with respect to Form ADV disclosure.

You should demonstrate initiative and accountability, possess excellent analytical, communications and negotiation skills, have the ability to work with and across different business functions, and be able to work creatively in a fast-paced environment. You may also be responsible for outside counsel engagement.

This position will be located in Atlanta.

To ensure success you will possess the following:

• J.D. with at least three years' experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or in the legal department of a leading financial services firm.
• Experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 is required.  Experience with FINRA strongly recommended.  Familiarity with other U.S. federal securities laws, such the Investment Company Act of 1940, and related regulatory areas such as ERISA is beneficial but not required.
• Exceptional analytical, written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, effective contract negotiation skills and drafting experience, and must be able to work effectively both independently and as a member of the team, in a demanding, fast-paced, global environment prioritizing multiple tasks and projects concurrently while maintaining high standards and attention to detail

For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$175,000.00 - USD$215,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.