Vice President Institutional Asset Management Legal Counsel

About this role

About this role

We are searching for an attorney specializing in asset management to support BlackRocks institutional client business which services public and private pension plans foundations endowments family offices insurers sovereign wealth clients and other financial institutions. In this role you will focus on a variety of legal issues relating to the provision of asset management services through various legal arrangements and investment vehicles. You must be able to directly manage coordinate and advise across a wide variety of business and operations teams on legal regulatory compliance disclosure and commercial issues.This position will sit in Atlanta.

Responsibilities

You will provide legal advice and consultation with respect to client investment management agreements outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) engagements investing with thirdparty managers fiduciary duties of asset managers and regulatory reform.

You should demonstrate initiative and accountability and possess excellent analytical communications and negotiation skills. You will be required to work across different business functions while remaining responsive have confidence presenting complex issues to senior business managers and be able to work creatively in a fastpaced environment. You may also be responsible for outside counsel engagement.

To ensure success you will possess the following:

• J.D. with outstanding academic credentials and four to six years relevant experience as a lawyer in a major law firm in the legal department of an asset management firm as an attorney for a public pension plan or at a regulatory agency with responsibility for overseeing asset managers. We are seeking candidates with experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ERISA banking regulations state pension codes and securities laws.
• Strong interpersonal skills are critical for this role. You should have outstanding analytical written and verbal communication and relationshipbuilding skills contract drafting and negotiation experience and a consistent track record working as a member of a team. You should solve problems in a practical manner communicate complex concepts in an understandable way and prioritize numerous demands.
• You must be organized a selfstarter and able to manage multiple timesensitive matters. You should also excel at coordinating complex projects involving different businesses and assisting the business in implementing solutions across a range of BlackRock products and services.

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

BlackRocks 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 wellbeing. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens 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. Its why were 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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