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Private Funds Attorney

We are searching for an attorney specializing in private fund formation to support the BlackRock illiquid alternatives business in the Asia-Pacific Region. Ideally our candidate is a private funds attorney who will be involved in providing legal advice and consultation, focusing on a variety of legal issues relating to alternative investment funds, including fund structuring, marketing, and corporate governance. Additionally, the attorney will provide...

Description

About this role

Private Funds Attorney

We are searching for an attorney specializing in private fund formation to support the BlackRock illiquid alternatives business in the Asia-Pacific Region. Ideally our candidate is a private funds attorney who will be involved in providing legal advice and consultation, focusing on a variety of legal issues relating to alternative investment funds, including fund structuring, marketing, and corporate governance. Additionally, the attorney will provide support for the BlackRock Real Estate business, including providing legal oversight with respect to transactions, management, and financing.

This position will be located in Hong Kong or Singapore.

To ensure success in the role, you will possess the following:

• Qualified in law with outstanding academic credentials from a nationally- or internationally recognized university, and five or more years' post-qualification 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. Fund formation experience and familiarity with relevant local and global laws and regulations (such as Hong Kong SFC and Singapore MAS regulations,  the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940,  and the other U.S. and non-U.S. laws impacting privately offered funds) would be preferred.  Real estate experience is a plus but is not required.
• Demonstrated initiative and accountability, excellent analytical, written, and verbal communications skills, comfort with working across different business functions while remaining responsive, and the desire to work creatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple time-sensitive matters in a fluid environment. You must have the ability to coordinate complex projects involving different business and support groups and to assist the business in implementing solutions across the broad range of BlackRock products and services.
• You should have outstanding relationship-building skills and a consistent track record of working well as a member of a team. You should approach problems in a business-minded and practical manner and be able to communicate sophisticated concepts in an understandable way, to junior and senior colleagues across BlackRock's business teams. Our team is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, so you will be encouraged to help us continue to build a culture of inclusivity, belonging and trust.

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 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. 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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.