Description:
Job Description:About This Role:
Seeking an attorney who will support BlackRock's US Registered Fund business and provide legal advice and consult on a variety of legal, regulatory and compliance issues relating to the structuring, launch, distribution and day-to day operations of US registered funds, with a focus on active exchange-traded funds. The attorney will manage business relationships and communicate regularly with management regarding legal, compliance and business issues/risks. The attorney will work closely with key partners, including product strategy, operations, portfolio management and other teams within BlackRock's Legal & Compliance department.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with new fund launches, including product development and structuring, as well as enhancements for existing funds.
- Draft and update SEC registration statements (and related risk disclosures) and other regulatory documents and shareholder communications.
- Manage outside counsel's review of fund documents and provide general oversight of work performed by outside counsel.
- Advise business teams regarding key initiatives and special projects.
- Advise business and operational teams on day-to-day operation of US registered funds.
- Review and draft comments on various regulatory proposals and consultations.
- Draft and negotiate service provider, intermediary and client contracts.
- Collaborate with the compliance function, including the enhancement of internal policies and procedures aimed at mitigating risk, meeting applicable regulatory requirements and/or improving operational efficiency.
Requirements:
- J.D. with superior academic credentials from a nationally-recognized law school and at least three to six years' experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or in the legal department of a leading financial services organization.
- Experience in U.S. federal securities laws and asset management and advising mutual funds and/or ETFs required.
- Exceptional analytical, written, verbal and project management skills and ability to (i) work with and across different business and operations teams, (ii) work effectively both independently and as a member of team, (iii) work in a demanding, fast-paced and global environment, and (iv) prioritize multiple tasks and projects concurrently while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
- Capacity to pursue and solve problems in a practical manner and to communicate complex legal, compliance and business issues/risks in an understandable way.
