Transactional Technology Lawyer (Director)

About this role

Job Description

The Digital Enterprise Legal team is seeking a Transactional Technology Lawyer in London (Director) with 12-15 years of post-qualified experience in commercial technology contract negotiations.
 

This role will include responsibility for drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex service agreements for the provision of financial technology systems, tools and services to clients.  The role will focus on supporting BlackRock’s Aladdin, Aladdin Wealth and eFront client technology businesses in EMEA. Technology clients may include banks, insurance companies, public pensions, corporate treasuries, asset managers, wealth managers, and other investment management entities.
 

This role will also involve executing on projects designed to improve business impact, mitigate legal and regulatory risk, and enable BlackRock to best serve its clients. The lawyer will work closely with leadership teams across BlackRock’s client technology businesses to provide both legal and business guidance in support of strategic business development activities, ongoing client relationship management and other key initiatives.
Responsibilities:

• Negotiate agreements for the provision of enterprise investment systems and financial risk and wealth management and other analytics tools and associated services.
• Support the business development and product development processes by providing key inputs and advice.
• Advise BlackRock’s functional and management teams on technology, local regulatory, corporate and business law issues.
• Support broader enterprise business requirements, including corporate acquisitions, strategic partnerships and vendor relationships, as applicable.
• Work in a global, fast-paced and business-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate strong commercial judgment, analytical abilities and communication skills.
   

Requirements:

• Recognized United Kingdom or European Union law degree and admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in United Kingdom or the European Union, with a minimum of 12 years of post-qualified experience, preferably at a major law firm (secondment experience a plus) or in-house within a large financial services or technology company.
• Background in technology contracts negotiation and commercial technology transactions, preferably with experience in financial technology, cloud computing and/or SaaS agreements, market data and intellectual property related matters, data privacy and/or technology outsourcings and related regulatory considerations. 
• Ability to learn and understand complex technical service offerings and requirements and apply knowledge in negotiation of service contracts.
• Ability to learn business requirements quickly, analyze legal and commercial risks and propose creative, business-oriented solutions.
• Ability to independently manage a varied and broad portfolio of client transactions effectively, demonstrating strong judgment and skills in time management and prioritization.
• Ability to interact directly with senior internal business stakeholders and subject matter experts to address the needs of a growing global business in a thoughtful and practical manner.

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.

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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.