Institutional Legal Lawyer – EMEA Legal & Compliance

BlackRock • London, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock is seeking an Institutional Legal Lawyer for its EMEA Legal & Compliance team. This role will provide advice and support to various business units including Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS), EMEA Institutional Client Businesses (ICB), Transition Management, and BlackRock Life Limited (BLL). The position involves advising on corporate and commercial legal risks and regulatory changes. The successful candidate will join a team of 6 lawyers and will work autonomously with minimal supervision once familiar with the firm's processes. The role requires a collaborative approach, a steep learning curve, and the ability to take on a full workload promptly.

Requirements

• Solicitor / lawyer qualified in England and Wales or other relevant jurisdiction(s).
• At least 4 years’ relevant experience in investment management, financial services, funds, corporate, M&A or other transactional practice (private practice or in-house).
• Strong academic record.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with strong transactional or commercial legal backgrounds who can demonstrate an aptitude for learning new regulatory frameworks are actively encouraged to apply.
• Technical expertise and/or familiarity with regulatory issues including MiFID investment advice, UCITS and AIF distribution and retail and wealth intermediary platforms would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Identify, address and manage legal and regulatory risk issues arising within the institutional client and MASS businesses across the EMEA region.
• Act as a strategic legal partner to the MASS, ICB and Transition Management business teams, proactively identifying solutions and driving outcomes.
• Participate directly in client-facing discussions and negotiations with clients and their counsel in relation to legally complex advisory, investment management and transition management agreements, as well as partnership agreements.
• Provide legal support and advice on certain commercial legal and regulatory areas, including MiFID analysis, outsourcing arrangements and fund distribution.
• Coordinate and manage external legal advice on areas of law that impact client business and BLL driven work, ensuring quality advice is delivered.
• Liaise directly with members of Legal & Compliance across the globe and stakeholders within the firm, as well as external lawyers and consultants acting on behalf of clients.
• Support the BLL Board and advise on BLL documentation and governance.
• Provide feedback to industry consultations in relation to new legislation and policy-making process (including consultation with regulators).

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed