Recognized India law degree and admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in India, with a minimum of 6 years of post-qualified experience, preferably at a major law firm (secondment experience a plus) or in-house within a large financial services or technology company
Background in technology contracts negotiation and commercial technology transactions, preferably with experience in financial technology, cloud computing and/or SaaS agreements, market data and intellectual property related matters, data privacy and/or technology outsourcing and related regulatory considerations
Ability to learn and understand complex technical service offerings and requirements and apply knowledge in negotiation of service contracts
Ability to learn business requirements quickly, analyze legal and commercial risks and propose creative, business-oriented solutions
Ability to independently manage a varied and broad portfolio of client transactions effectively, demonstrating strong judgment and skills in time management and prioritization
Ability to interact directly with senior internal business stakeholders and subject matter experts to address the needs of a growing global business in a thoughtful and practical manner
Ability to effectively support a team of senior lawyers, and to assess, calibrate, communicate and handle evolving priorities in a dynamic and rewarding environment
Responsibilities
Negotiate agreements for the provision of enterprise investment systems and financial risk and wealth management and other analytics tools and associated services
Support the business development and product development processes by providing key inputs and advice
Advise BlackRock’s functional and management teams on technology, local regulatory, corporate and business law issues
Support broader enterprise business requirements, including corporate acquisitions, strategic partnerships and vendor relationships, as applicable
Work in a global, fast-paced and business-oriented environment
Demonstrate strong commercial judgment, analytical abilities and communication skills