Legal Associate

About this role

We are seeking a Legal Associate to join BlackRocks Legal Insights team supporting our FAIR (Fee and Expense Analysis & Reporting) service for private market clients.

This role is ideal for a lawyer or legal professional with strong analytical skills who is interested in applying legal expertise in a datadriven operational environment.

What youll do

• Review private fund documentation (LPAs side letters MFNs)
• Analyse legal fee and terms data using standard templates
• Identify nonstandard drafting missing documents and interpretation issues
• Support FAIR validation and client reporting through accurate legal analysis
• Work closely with senior lawyers and operations teams to deliver highquality outputs

What were looking for

• Legal qualification or equivalent legal experience
• Experience reviewing complex legal agreements
• Strong attention to detail and structured analytical skills
• Interest in private markets and fund documentation
• Comfortable working in a processdriven highvolume environment

Why this role

• Exposure to a wide range of private market fund structures
• Develop specialist expertise in legal fee and terms analysis
• Work at the intersection of law data and client delivery
• Clear progression into senior legal or specialist roles within Legal Insights

Our benefits

To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock AI has long been part of how we work enhancing decision-making improving operations and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn prepare and work more effectively; but during our interview process we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences thinking and judgment. To support you weve provided guidanceon when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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 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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.