Vice President, Asset Management Legal Counsel at BlackRock

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

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 as the Investment Company Act of 1940, and related regulatory areas such as ERISA is beneficial but not required
Exceptional analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Effective contract negotiation skills and drafting experience
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects concurrently while maintaining high standards and attention to detail in a demanding, fast-paced, global environment
Demonstrate initiative and accountability
Excellent analytical, communications and negotiation skills
Ability to work with and across different business functions
Ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment

Providing advice and consultation on a variety of legal, regulatory and compliance issues relating to BlackRock’s whole portfolio models business
Partnering with key stakeholders to grow BlackRock’s whole portfolio models business and advise on various service and product initiatives, including related technological developments
Communicating 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
Drafting and negotiating agreements with clients, financial intermediaries, investment advisory firms, and tech platforms
Advising the business on relevant regulatory developments
Assisting on new product and tech development initiatives
Drafting and providing legal guidance with respect to Form ADV disclosure
Potentially responsible for outside counsel engagement

Investment Advisers Act of 1940

FINRA

Investment Company Act of 1940

Form ADV

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Securities Law

Legal Drafting

BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries