Vice President, Digital Assets and ETF Legal Counsel

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Vice President, Digital Assets and ETF Legal Counsel
Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or the legal department of a leading digital asset financial services organization
Salary Range: $175,750 - $229,500 (for California only)

Role Description:

- Provide legal advice and support for BlackRock's . ETF business, with a focus on digital assets
- Assist with new fund launches and enhancements for existing funds
- Draft and update SEC registration statements and other regulatory documents
- Manage outside counsel and review fund documents
- Advise business teams on key initiatives and special projects
- Conduct research and draft comments on regulatory proposals
- Draft and negotiate contracts with service providers, intermediaries, and clients
- Work closely with compliance function to enhance internal policies and procedures

Qualifications:

- . from a nationally-recognized law school with superior academic credentials
- At least 5 years of experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or the legal department of a leading digital asset financial services organization
- Strong understanding of digital assets, blockchain, and distributed ledger technology
- Familiarity or interest in asset management and advising mutual funds, ETFs, or other collective investment products preferred
- Exceptional analytical, written, verbal, and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex legal, compliance, and business issues in a clear and understandable way
- Desire to develop expertise in new or unfamiliar areas of law

About BlackRock:

- BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager with a mission to help more and more people experience financial well-being
- Offers a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, and support for working parents
- Hybrid work model in place, requiring at least 4 days in the office per week with flexibility to work from home 1 day a week
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment for employees to thrive, with networks, benefits, and development opportunities

How to Apply:

- Job requisition #R240337
- Apply now on company website or through job search engines

Salary Information:

- For California only: $175,750 - $229,500
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Benefits including healthcare, leave, and retirement benefits
- Pay-for-performance compensation philosophy, with total compensation varying based on role, location, firm, department, and individual performance

Not specified

Annual Discretionary Bonus, Health Care, Leave Benefits, Retirement Benefits

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Legal Advice, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Research, Project Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Analytical, Drafting, Compliance, Business Operations, Portfolio Management, Law Firm, Financial Services

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Apply through company website

Qualification and Experience J.D. from nationally-recognized law school, 5 years experience as lawyer, Superior Academic Credentials

Legal