Director, Real Assets Transactions Group Attorney

Company: Blackrock, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Director, Real Assets Transactions Group Attorney L&C Real Assets Transactions Group Attorney We are searching for an experienced infrastructure transactional attorney that will provide legal coverage of transactions and investments across the BlackRock Alternative Investors platform, including the Global Energy and Power, Global Renewable Power and Infrastructure Solutions fund complexes. This role will have a key responsibility for supporting business activities relating to (i) equity investments, acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures in the conventional and renewable energy and power and other infrastructure sectors and (ii) other real assets equity and special situations alternatives transactions. The ideal candidate must have the ability to coordinate complex projects and transactions involving different business groups and multiple products. The ideal candidate must have the ability to coordinate complex projects and transactions involving different business groups and multiple products. Primary Responsibilities

• Act as lead transaction counsel on US Real Assets transactions, manage transaction execution, review and negotiate full range of investment documentation.
• Review, draft and negotiate infrastructure and energy investment documentation including project M&A, project private placements, private equity investments, MLP transactions, PIPEs, co-investments, infrastructure debt financing (from a sponsor side and lender side), joint ventures and other similar transactions.
• Support BlackRock Global Energy and Power, Global Renewable Power and Infrastructure Solutions business teams as lead counsel on various equity and related investments as well as portfolio management activity.--
• Manage outside counsel review of all investment documentation and oversee outside counsel with respect to investments generally.
• Coordinate and work with business teams, global L&C Transactions Team, product attorneys, compliance, tax, and operations teams regarding various infrastructure and real assets transactions.
• Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders to develop, establish and improve internal processes relating to investments.
• Coordinate with compliance teams with respect to information barriers, restricted list reviews, inside information, securities laws compliance, thresholds and other regulatory coverage areas.
• Analyze and manage a variety of regulatory issues affecting the BlackRock investment platform, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Dodd Frank Act, etc.
• Take initiative to identify and analyze problems, generate alternative solutions and make decisions with little direction/supervision. Requirements
  • A J.D. with superior academic credentials from a nationally-recognized law school and at least ten years' experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or the legal department of an asset manager, investment bank or other leading organization.
  • Significant experience in infrastructure project transactions, specifically development and construction across all asset classes of the power sector.
  • Strong technical legal and commercial skills.
  • Experience advising fund managers and non-bank institutions as private equity owners or investors is a plus.
  • Ability to oversee and effectively manage outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work with others and manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding, fast-paced and fluid environment.
  • Motivated team player with ability to work independently and strong leadership skills.
  • Ability to take initiative to anticipate, identify and analyze issues, generate potential solutions and make decisions with little direction/supervision.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, written and oral communication skills - must be able to resolve complex issues in a practical manner on a compressed timeline and to communicate complex concepts in an understandable way.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - presents ideas in a clear, concise and constructive manner. 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. 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. BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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. Director, Legal and Compliance - Hong Kong "The training that BlackRock provides is top-notch. They offer opportunities to learn new skill sets as well as explore positions on other teams." As a people-centric business, our long-term sustainability depends on our employees and culture. We have more than 16,000 employees in 35+ different countries who speak over 80 languages. We also serve millions of clients from different cultures around the world. We believe a wide range of perspectives and talent is crucial to creating a richer culture for our employees and a better experience for our clients. How we typically hire experienced professionals BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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 EEO is the Law poster and its supplement , and the pay transparency policy . BlackRock is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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