BlackRock · 4 hours ago
Private Funds Legal Counsel – Vice President
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$135K/yr - $250K/yr
4+ years expBlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager, committed to helping clients secure a better financial future. They are seeking a Private Funds Legal Counsel to support the structuring, launch, governance, marketing, and ongoing operation of private funds across their global alternatives platform.
Asset ManagementCrowdfundingFinancial ServicesFinTechReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Support the structuring, launch, governance, marketing, and ongoing operation of a broad range of private funds across BlackRock’s global alternatives platform
Engage cross-functionally and work with senior leadership
Draft, negotiate, and interpret complex fund documents and side letters
Coordinate complex projects involving different business and support groups
Communicate sophisticated concepts in an understandable way to junior and senior colleagues
Qualification
Required
J.D. with outstanding academic credentials from a nationally-recognized law school
four or more years' experience as a lawyer in the asset management or fund formation group within a major law firm, the legal department of an investment management firm or the alternative investment division at an investment bank
Demonstrated initiative and accountability
excellent analytical, written and verbal communications skills
comfort with working across different business functions while remaining responsive
desire to work creatively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and interpret complex fund documents and side letters
Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple time-sensitive matters in a fluid environment
ability to coordinate complex projects involving different business and support groups
assist the business in implementing solutions across the broad range of BlackRock products and services
outstanding relationship-building skills
consistent track record of working well as a member of a team
approach problems in a business-minded and practical manner
ability to communicate sophisticated concepts in an understandable way, to junior and senior colleagues across BlackRock's business teams
Preferred
Fund formation experience and familiarity with the U.S. Securities Act (Reg D / Reg S), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) and the other U.S. and non-U.S. laws impacting privately offered funds
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Healthcare
Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive healthcare
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Company
BlackRock
BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.59BKey Investors
Ariel Yehezkel
2025-06-20Post Ipo Equity· $0.02M
2025-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.08B
2024-07-17Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Andrew Leba
Vice President & Legal Counsel
Mike Strug
Vice President
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