ETF/Mutual Fund Client Contract Negotiator

• Contract negotiation based on BlackRock’s template or client forms of agreement
• Assessment of legal, business and operational risks for escalation to impacted stakeholders
• Work closely with the Legal Department, Compliance and business on new product launches that require distribution contracts
• Assist in migration of new product coverage to the Contracting team
• Ensure that contractual documentation is executed and filed in compliance with internal procedural and regulatory/recordkeeping requirements
• Effectively manage client and Relationship Manager expectations and communication throughout the negotiation process
• Identify and implement opportunities for process and client experience improvements

• 5+ years of cumulative work experience in legal contract negotiation in the financial services industry
• Proven ability to draft, analyze and negotiate legal contracts across the complexity spectrum
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Motivated by steep learning curves and highly detail-oriented
• J.D. is required
• Deep knowledge of mutual funds, ETFs and the asset management industry
• Change management experience would be helpful
• Self-starter with the ability to independently manage tasks and workload
• Able to work effectively and efficiently on multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining the highest standard and attention to detail
• Think critically, identify and raise issues and risks in a legal contract or process
• Values working in a collaborative way and understands the importance of strong working relationships

Change management experience would be helpful

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare
• Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Strong retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)