Vice President, Fund Formation Law

About this role

What we do

BlackRock’s business is investing on behalf of our clients, from large institutions to parents and grandparents, doctors and teachers who entrust their savings to us. We are committed to our clients—period. Our promise is to offer them the clearest thinking about what to do with their money and the products and services they need to secure a better financial future.

That’s why investors of all kinds have made us the world’s largest asset manager, entrusting us with trillions of dollars, and it’s why companies, institutions and global governments come to us for help meeting their biggest financial challenges.

We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and actively engage their involvement in our success. Come join our team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference.

BlackRock offers all types of investment products, services and strategies to institutional investors. Our diverse platform of active, index, and alternative investment strategies across asset classes allows BlackRock to tailor investment outcomes and asset allocation solutions for clients.

About the role

We are searching for an attorney specializing in real estate work and private fund formation to support the BlackRock Real Estate business and other illiquid alternatives businesses in the Asia-Pacific Region. Ideally our candidate is a real estate and private funds attorney who will be involved in providing legal advice, consultation and oversight,  focusing on a variety of legal issues relating to all aspects of real estate and alternative investment funds, including (i) real estate transactions, management and financing and (ii) fund structuring, marketing and corporate governance.

This position will be located in Hong Kong.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified in law with outstanding academic credentials from a nationally- or internationally-recognized university, and five or more years' post-qualification experience as a lawyer in the real estate, asset management or fund formation group within a major law firm, the legal department of an investment management firm or the real estate/alternative investment division at an investment bank.

• Experience in one or more (preferably both) of the following:

  • Fund formation experience and familiarity with relevant local and global laws and regulations (such as Hong Kong SFC and Singapore MAS regulations,  the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940,  and the other U.S. and non-U.S. laws impacting privately offered funds). 

  • Real estate experience regarding private equity real estate in the APAC region (particularly Australia, Singapore, Japan and China), including drafting, diligence, structuring, negotiation and transaction management for real estate purchases/sales, leasing and financing

• Demonstrated initiative and accountability, excellent analytical, written and verbal communications skills, comfort with working across different business functions while remaining responsive, and the desire to work creatively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple time-sensitive matters in a fluid environment.

• You must have the ability to coordinate complex projects involving different business and support groups and to assist the business in implementing solutions across the broad range of BlackRock products and services.

• You should have outstanding relationship-building skills and a consistent track record of working well as a member of a team.

• You should approach problems in a business-minded and practical manner and be able to communicate sophisticated concepts in an understandable way, to junior and senior colleagues across BlackRock's business teams.

Our benefits
To 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.

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