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Private Funds Attorney

BlackRock New York, NY Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

USD$190,000 - USD$250,000 per year

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Description

The Private Funds Legal team at BlackRock needs a skilled attorney to provide legal support across a range of private fund products. This includes hedge funds, funds of funds, and illiquid private markets strategies. The successful candidate will have extensive cross-functional engagement and exposure to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the structuring, formation, launch, governance, and ongoing operation of private investment funds.
  • Advise on various private fund structures, including hedge funds and illiquid private markets strategies.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret fund documentation.
  • Provide legal guidance on fund marketing and distribution matters.
  • Partner with business and support functions on complex matters.
  • Support evolving strategic areas, such as secondaries transactions and semi-liquid products.

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active admission to a U.S. state bar.
  • Relevant legal experience in asset management or fund formation.
  • Experience with private fund formation and drafting complex fund documents.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, including U.S. Securities Act and Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
  • Strong legal judgment and analytical skills.

Benefits:

  • Salary range: USD$190,000.00 - USD$250,000.00.
  • Annual discretionary bonus.
  • Comprehensive healthcare.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO).
  • Tuition reimbursement.

Work Model:

  • Hybrid work model requiring at least 4 days in the office per week.

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Skills

Required

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • U.S. state bar admission
  • private fund formation
  • complex fund documentation
  • U.S. Securities Act
  • Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD)

Nice to have

  • retail alternative products
  • wealth channels
  • semi-liquid structures
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