Vice President, Institutional Asset Management Legal Counsel

BlackRock•Atlanta, GA

8d•$180,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock’s Institutional Legal team supports institutional client businesses that provide investment management services to public and private pension plans, defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, family offices, and other institutional investors. The team advises BlackRock’s retirement business and works closely with legal, risk management, business, and operations colleagues on legal, regulatory, disclosure, and commercial matters. The Vice President will advise BlackRock’s institutional and retirement businesses on complex matters relating to investment management services. The role spans asset classes, investment strategies, client types, and investment vehicles, applying practical, risk-informed judgment to support business objectives. It also includes identifying how emerging technologies and process improvements can strengthen legal service delivery, knowledge management, contract negotiation, and risk analysis.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.).
Six to eight years of relevant legal experience at a major law firm, in the legal department of an asset management firm, at a regulatory agency overseeing asset managers, or in a similarly relevant practice.
Experience with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), federal securities laws including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and other federal and state laws applicable to discretionary asset management, including Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and state fiduciary regulations.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication capabilities, including negotiation, drafting, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to solve problems practically and with appropriate consideration of risk, communicate complex concepts clearly, and prioritize competing demands.
Strong organizational skills, initiative, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
Experience developing, implementing, or championing artificial intelligence-enabled solutions, workflow automation, knowledge management tools, contract lifecycle management solutions, or other legal technology initiatives.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve legal processes through technology and lead cross-functional efforts to design and implement scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

Advise business partners on complex legal, regulatory, disclosure, and commercial matters relating to institutional investment management services across multiple asset classes, investment strategies, and client types.
Negotiate and advise on agreements governing BlackRock’s investment management services for institutional clients.
Provide legal advice regarding investment vehicles, including bank collective investment funds and separately managed accounts.
Partner across legal, risk management, business, and operations teams to coordinate and address matters affecting BlackRock’s institutional and retirement businesses.
Analyze complex issues in a practical, risk-informed manner and clearly communicate legal considerations to senior legal and business leaders.
Coordinate complex, cross-functional projects and support the business in designing and implementing solutions across products and services.
Identify opportunities to improve legal service delivery, including knowledge management, contract negotiation, risk analysis, and the thoughtful application of artificial intelligence and other technology solutions.
Apply sound judgment and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and assess new approaches and technologies rigorously.