Blockchain Jobs in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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About this role Are you an experienced attorney searching for an exciting, challenging, multi-faceted opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? We are seeking an attorney to serve as a member of BlackRock’s Legal team, primarily focusing on digital assets priorities across the firm. Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, providing legal advice and support relating to the structuring, launch, distribution and day-to-day operations of products and services in the digital assets space, as well as ETFs more broadly.  The attorney will provide legal support to key partners including product development, business operations, and portfolio management, and will also work closely with other teams within BlackRock’s Legal & Compliance department.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice and counsel on matters related to digital assets, including exchange-traded products, private funds, and other collective investment products, tokenization, staking, collateral, trading, fund structuring and digital asset service provider agreements. Assist with new fund launches for ETFs more broadly, including product development and structuring, as well as ongoing support of existing funds and products, including with respect to trading, collateral, and adoption. Manage outside counsel’s review of fund documents and provide general oversight of work performed by outside counsel. Advise business teams regarding key initiatives and special projects. Conduct research and draft comments on various regulatory proposals and consultations. Draft and negotiate service provider, intermediary and client contracts. Draft and update SEC registration statements and other regulatory documents and shareholder communications. Collaborate with the compliance function, including the enhancement of internal policies and procedures aimed at mitigating risk, meeting applicable regulatory requirements and/or improving operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

J.D. with superior academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school and at least five years’ experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or the legal department of a leading digital asset financial services organization. Experience in advising on digital asset matters including digital asset fund structuring, tokenization, staking, collateral, decentralized finance applications and other digital asset services. Strong understanding of digital assets, blockchain, distributed ledger technology, staking, decentralized finance and collateral pledging Familiarity with or demonstrated interest in asset management and advising mutual funds, ETFs, money market funds, private funds and/or other collective investment products would be preferred. Familiarity with advising on trading matters including collateral pledging, prime brokerage agreements, decentralized finance applications would be preferred. Exceptional analytical, written, verbal and project management skills and ability to (i) work with and across different business and operations teams, (ii) work effectively both independently and as a member of team, (iii) work in a demanding and fast-paced environment, and (iv) prioritize multiple tasks and projects concurrently while maintaining high standards and attention to detail. Capacity to pursue and solve problems in a practical manner and to communicate complex legal, compliance and business issues/risks in an understandable way. Ability and desire to develop expertise in new or unfamiliar areas of law.

   For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$125,000.00 - USD$215,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefitsTo help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.   BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy. BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.