Director, Chief of Staff to Chief Legal Officer
Location: New York, NY Team: Business Management Job Requisition #: R250357 Date posted: Jan. 28, 2025Job description
About this role
The Chief of Staff (CoS) will be a key partner to BlackRock’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and will work to prioritize engagements, prepare presentation materials for events, and complete special projects on a time-sensitive basis with high levels of discretion.
The CoS will manage all aspects of the CLO’s internal communications while serving as a central coordinator for the CLO’s activities. The successful candidate will work with the goal of maximizing the CLO’s leadership effectiveness by delivering against the job responsibilities noted below. The position will be based in our New York office.
Job Responsibilities:
- Help the CLO manage and deliver against his priorities, including helping prioritize how he uses his time, drawing attention to necessary deliverables and avoiding bottlenecks.
- Ensure that the CLO is appropriately prepared for all internal and external meetings, including interrogating materials to ensure the necessary information has been included.
- Ensure accountable individuals are delivering necessary information and updates to the CLO in a timely, complete manner, and that materials are of highest quality.
- Propose opportunities for the CLO to leverage his external appearances to build the brand of BlackRock’s L&C Department.
- Proactively develop and manage a deep network within and outside of BlackRock and serve as an ambassador of relationships for the CLO.
- Draft or assist in editing confidential communications and C-level presentations for the firm’s Board of Directors, Leadership Summits, and internal/external meetings.
- Manage agendas for meetings chaired by the CLO and track follow-up items.
- Gather feedback and input on meetings and presentations to foster continued improvement.
Skills / Experience:
- Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to deliver high-quality written work-product under time pressure.
- Capable of deftly navigating a complex organization, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
- Compelling presentation skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new information.
- Ability to operate autonomously, anticipating the materials and substance that will be of interest to the CLO in advance of their being required.
- Prior experience initiating and managing large projects, driving them through to completion, while working with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Intellectually curious with the ability to take initiative and deliver results in a matrixed organization
- Ability to synthesize and analyze large quantities of data to create useful information and concise conclusions
- Good judgment; proven track record of engaging with senior executives and working with confidential information
- The ideal candidate has a long-term commitment to BlackRock, possessing the knowledge to navigate the global organization and matrix in a highly resourceful manner
- Results oriented and able to “roll-up the sleeves” to accomplish necessary tasks
- BS/BA or higher, with a JD strongly preferred.
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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.R250357
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