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About this role

BlackRock is seeking a lawyer in London to be part of the in-house team providing legal coverage to BlackRock Global Markets (BGM). Legal coverage of BGM involves analysing and responding to the issues and questions that arise from the trading and market facing activity of BlackRock funds and clients. The global team covers, among other things, equity and fixed income cash trading, OTC derivatives (cleared and uncleared), exchange traded derivatives, prime brokerage, repos, securities lending, clearing, structured notes, foreign exchange and digital/crypto assets.

We are seeking a lawyer with relevant experience to assist with regulatory advocacy and implementation related to the coverage of these various asset classes. The candidate should have a good grasp of the regulations that apply to the instruments covered, including (for example) EMIR, MiFID II (including Trading Venue Perimeter), SFTR, CSDR and emerging regulations in the digital asset space (including... MiCA, DLT pilot and tokenisation), and should be able to review, analyse and apply such regulations to covered activity. We are seeking a lawyer who combines rigorous analytical skill with commercial pragmatism and is able to work effectively within a team environment, but also be self-directed and able to work autonomously with minimal oversight on a day-to-day basis. Knowledge of UCITS and AIFMD would also be helpful. In addition to working closely with the BGM legal team in London, New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong, the lawyer will work closely with the wider legal and compliance team.

Key Job Responsibilities:

This position is part of the global legal team responsible for coverage of BGM, and will assist with tasks such as:
• Analysing and summarising trading related regulations and performing cross border applicability analysis;
• Advising the regulatory solutions group, investment teams and traders in connection with the implementation of trading related regulations and their impact on BlackRock’s trading and market facing activity;
• Working with internal stakeholders such as the public policy group and the trading market structure team on market consultations/regulatory advocacy initiatives as well as representing BlackRock on trade association and other external regulatory focussed working groups; and
• Special projects as required.

Skills/Requirements:
• Solicitor/lawyer qualified in England and Wales;
• 2 – 6 years of post-qualification experience as a lawyer with a law firm or in-house at a financial services company;
• Ability to analyse and apply trading related rules and regulations across dealers and funds in multiple jurisdictions;
• Strong understanding of current regulatory framework affecting trading and investments;
• Ideally, experience with industry standard trading agreements and related documentation such as the ISDA (including related collateral documentation) and ISDA product definitions, GMRA, GMSLA and documentation of clearing arrangements;
• Ability to clarify tasks and requirements and excellent organisational, negotiating and inter-personal skills;
• Solutions oriented, strategic thinker, ability to understand the business needs and partner with the business and control functions;
• Commercial outlook, motivated, personable and with attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation in verbal and written form; and
• Take ownership of problems/requirements and ensure they are resolved to meet objectives without taking shortcuts that could compromise quality.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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

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