Vice President, U.S. Registered Funds Legal Counsel

BlackRock•New York, NY

8d•$215,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock is seeking an attorney to support its U.S. Registered Fund business by providing legal advice and consultation on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to the structuring, launch, distribution, and day-to-day operation of U.S. registered funds, with a focus on active exchange-traded funds. The attorney will manage business relationships and regularly communicate with management about legal, compliance, and business issues and risks. The role works closely with product strategy, operations, portfolio management, and other teams within BlackRock’s Legal & Compliance department. BlackRock describes its mission as helping more people experience financial well-being and emphasizes an employee environment where colleagues feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Its hybrid model requires employees to work in the office at least four days per week, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week; some business groups may require more office time. The company also provides guidance encouraging candidates to use AI thoughtfully while ensuring that interview responses reflect their own experience, thinking, and judgment.

Requirements

J.D. with superior academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
Three to six years of experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or the legal department of a leading financial services organization.
Experience with U.S. federal securities laws and asset management, including advising mutual funds and/or ETFs.
Exceptional analytical, written, verbal, and project management skills.
Ability to work across business and operations teams, independently and as a team member, and in a demanding, fast-paced, global environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks and projects while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems practically and communicate complex legal, compliance, and business issues and risks clearly.

Responsibilities

Assist with new fund launches, including product development and structuring, and enhancements to existing funds.
Draft and update SEC registration statements, related risk disclosures, regulatory documents, and shareholder communications.
Manage outside counsel’s review of fund documents and provide general oversight of outside counsel’s work.
Advise business teams on key initiatives and special projects.
Advise business and operational teams on the day-to-day operation of U.S. registered funds.
Review and draft comments on regulatory proposals and consultations.
Draft and negotiate service provider, intermediary, and client contracts.
Collaborate with the compliance function to enhance internal policies and procedures to mitigate risk, meet regulatory requirements, and improve operational efficiency.