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BlackRock

Vice President, Structured Finance Legal Counsel

New York, NY

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About this role

BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

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BlackRock's Legal and Compliance team works with business teams to develop investment management products and business solutions that comply with the numerous legal and regulatory requirements to which BlackRock is subject and to deploy capital managed on behalf of clients. Legal and Compliance is responsible for, among other things, overseeing regulatory matters; coordinating litigation and legal proceedings; negotiating and structuring contracts and other complex transactions; providing ongoing legal advice across investment platforms regarding new and existing products, strategies and investments; establishing legal and compliance policies and procedures that meet applicable regulatory requirements and testing the operative effectiveness of those policies and procedures and conducting training.

L&C Structured Finance Transactions Group Attorney

BlackRock is searching for an experienced structured finance transactional attorney who will provide legal coverage of transactions and investments across, with a focus on the Securitized Assets team covering various commercial and residential real estate financings. The role will have key responsibility for supporting investment professionals across all investment platforms in structured finance and debt capital markets transactions, including public and private securitization transactions involving commercial and residential mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities, including mortgage servicing rights, whole loans, flow arrangements, private placements, 144A bond trading and other similar transactions. The ideal candidate must have the ability to coordinate complex projects and transactions involving different business groups and multiple products.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Act as internal legal subject matter expert and transaction counsel on investments with a focus on Securitized Assets and structured finance investments, manage transaction execution, review and negotiate full range of investment documentation.
  • Review, draft and negotiate Securitized Assets and structured finance investment documentation including loan and security documentation, bond documentation, private placement agreements, sale and purchase agreements, offering documents, subscription agreements, non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, term sheets and other similar transactional documentation.
  • Manage outside counsel review of all investment documentation and oversee outside counsel with respect to investments generally.
  • Coordinate and work with global business teams, product attorneys, compliance, tax, and operations teams regarding various Fixed Income and Alternatives Securitized Assets and structured finance transactions.
  • Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders to develop, establish and improve internal processes relating to investments.
  • Coordinate with compliance teams with respect to information barriers, restricted list reviews, inside information, thresholds and other regulatory coverage areas.
  • Analyze and manage a variety of regulatory issues affecting the BlackRock investment platform, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Dodd Frank Act, etc.
  • Take initiative to identify and analyze problems, generate alternative solutions and make decisions with little direction/supervision.


Requirements
  • A J.D. with superior academic credentials from a nationally-recognized law school and four to eight years' experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or the legal department of an asset manager, investment bank or other leading organization (or any combination thereof).
  • Significant experience in structured finance and securitized assets transactions, commercial and residential real estate finance, and asset-backed securities.
  • Strong technical legal and commercial skills.
  • Experience advising fund managers and non-bank institutions as lenders or investors is a plus.
  • Ability to oversee and effectively manage outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work with others and manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding, fast-paced and fluid environment.
  • Motivated team player with ability to work independently and potential to lead as necessary.
  • Ability to take initiative to anticipate, identify and analyze issues, generate potential solutions and make decisions with little direction/supervision.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, written and oral communication skills - must be able to resolve complex issues in a practical manner on a compressed timeline and to communicate complex concepts in an understandable way.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - presents ideas in a clear, concise and constructive manner.


For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $175,750 - $225,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week; some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. Beginning in September, all employees will shift to at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: blackrock-124487281
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Life Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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