Vice President Technology Lawyer - Commerical Transaction at BlackRock

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • 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

Skills

Contract Negotiation
Technology Contracts
Commercial Agreements
Financial Technology
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Law
Business Development
Transaction Law

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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