Description About this role  Legal and ComplianceBlackRock’s Legal and Compliance department works with business teams to develop investment management products and business solutions that comply with the numerous legal and regulatory requirements to which BlackRock and its products are subject. Legal and Compliance is responsible for, among other things, negotiating agreements with investors, intermediaries and service providers; providing ongoing legal advice to business teams regarding new and existing products and strategies; overseeing regulatory matters; coordinating litigation and legal proceedings; 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.Role DescriptionWe are searching for a seasoned lawyer specialising in private fund formation to support various BlackRock alternatives businesses, which may include liquid strategies such as hedge funds, illiquid strategies such as infrastructure and private equity, as well as funds of funds solutions. Ideally, our candidate is a private funds lawyer 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.

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.Strong organisational skills and ability to balance multiple time-sensitive matters.

Solicitor qualified in England and Wales or other jurisdiction, and four or more years' post qualification experience 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.