BlackRock · 3 days ago
Director, Institutional Asset Management Legal Counsel
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expBlackRock is a leading financial services company dedicated to helping individuals achieve financial well-being. They are seeking a Director, Institutional Asset Management Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support for their institutional client businesses, focusing on asset management services and regulatory compliance.
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Responsibilities
Negotiating agreements that govern the relationship between BlackRock and its clients
Advising on complex legal issues across multiple asset classes and client types
Structuring and documenting mandates where assets are allocated to various investment teams at BlackRock including fixed income, infrastructure, and private credit
Providing legal advice and consultation with respect to a variety of investment vehicles, including separately managed accounts, private funds, and funds-of-one
Qualification
Required
J.D. with outstanding academic credentials and six to eight years' relevant experience as a lawyer in a major law firm, in the legal department of an asset management firm, at a regulatory agency with responsibility for overseeing asset managers, or at an insurance company
Experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other federal securities laws and state insurance law and regulations, with a focus on the fiduciary duties of asset managers
Strong negotiation skills, drafting skills, and interpersonal skills are critical for this role
Outstanding analytical, written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills
Contract drafting and negotiation experience
A consistent track record working productively as a member of a team
Ability to solve problems in a practical manner
Ability to communicate complex concepts in an understandable way
Ability to effectively prioritize among numerous demands
Must be organized, a self-starter, and able to manage multiple time-sensitive matters
Excel at coordinating complex projects involving different stakeholders and assisting the business in designing and implementing solutions across a range of BlackRock products and services
Preferred
Experience with some or all of the following: private markets, private funds, separately managed accounts, and insurance mandates
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Healthcare
Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive healthcare
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Company
BlackRock
BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.59BKey Investors
Ariel Yehezkel
2025-06-20Post Ipo Equity· $0.02M
2025-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.08B
2024-07-17Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Mike Strug
Vice President
Trevor Frazier
Vice President
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