This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
To support BlackRock’s extensive Australian and global business through the provision of high quality and commercially focused legal advice. To interact with the broader BlackRock global community both in Australia and abroad, reflecting the global interconnectivity of our business. To ensure that BlackRock continues to be regarded by regulators and peers as a company with high compliance standards and strong legal acumen.
Job Responsibility:
Provide high quality and commercial legal advice to the Australian business on all aspects of asset management and investments (including wholesale and retail funds, ETFs and unlisted products, and across all asset classes)
Act as a primary stakeholder in the product development process, fund registration, exchange admission processes, disclosure, distribution, and marketing
Engage with government, regulators (including ASIC and FIRB), industry groups, and external counsel
Draft and negotiate contracts, including investment management agreements, investment platform agreements, distribution agreements, custody and administration agreements, and services agreements
Draft papers and present advice to internal stakeholders and committees
Requirements:
Admitted to practice in an Australian jurisdiction
Relevant and demonstrated legal experience equivalent to 3-5 years PQE as a legal practitioner at a highly regarded law firm or in-house in a top tier investment management or financial services company
Thorough working knowledge of the law as it affects financial services licensees and the wholesale and retail managed funds industry, including Chapter 5C & Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act
Current and emerging trends and regulatory priorities such as the design and distribution obligations, sustainable finance practices, digital assets, private markets, hedge funds and exchange-traded funds
Strong technical skills, including statutory and contractual interpretation, research and drafting
Proven ability to deliver high quality legal advice
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including to confidently present to an audience
Ability to work autonomously and operate in a fast-paced global environment with flexibility to adapt to change
An analytical mindset and ability to innovate and generate new ideas to solve complex problems
High levels of attention to detail and document management skills
Relationship management skills to effectively influence stakeholders and to manage competing stakeholder relationships and priorities
Nice to have:
Experience with the following will be looked upon favourably: Regulatory inquiries, investigations and litigation
Superannuation and insurance regulations including APRA prudential standards
Corporate governance and advisory, including board reporting and company secretarial related tasks