Associate, Private Funds Paralegal

About this role

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.

Private Funds Paralegal

We are seeking a corporate paralegal to collaborate with the Private Funds Paralegal Support team. This role involves assisting attorneys on the Private Funds Legal team with tasks such as product launches, investments, restructures, liquidations, reporting, information gathering, document management, legal billing, and database input.

Key Job Responsibilities:

AML/KYC

• Deliver timely and comprehensive AML/KYC packages.
• Utilize Adobe tools to redact legal documents efficiently.
• Gather and prepare essential supporting materials.
• Notarize and certify documents with precision.

Fund and Transaction Legal Documents

• Facilitate entity formation and onboarding in a timely manner
• Draft resolutions, board materials, and manage director resignations and appointments.
• Prepare certificates of incumbency and other corporate consent documents.

Document Management

• Net Documents (Document Management Tool)
  • Create and organize workspaces, ensuring documents are saved accurately.
  • Conduct clean-ups to remove duplicates as needed.
• Fund Tracking System (Entity Database)
  • Maintain and update the database continuously.
  • Retrieve basic information and generate insightful reports.
• SharePoint Document Management (Microsoft Document Management Tool)
  • Upload and keep offering package documents current.

Liquidations Projects

• Engage in liquidation stakeholder meetings and prepare supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with the liquidator to ensure successful completion of liquidations.

Legal Billing

• Set up matters in the Legal Billing system.
• Manage other legal billing tasks efficiently.

Requirements:

• Education & Experience: Hold an undergraduate degree (BA/BS) and have experience as a corporate paralegal in asset management or fund formation within a major law firm, investment management firm, or investment bank. A Paralegal Certificate with a focus on corporate, real estate, or securities is preferred.
• Notary License: Be a licensed Notary or willing to obtain a Notary License within 3 months of hire.
• Skills & Attributes: Demonstrate initiative, accountability, excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational Skills: Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and deliver multiple time-sensitive tasks accurately in a fluid environment.
• Teamwork & Communication: Exhibit outstanding relationship-building skills and a proven track record of effective teamwork. Approach problems practically and communicate complex concepts clearly to colleagues at all levels.
• Technical Proficiency: Be proficient in Adobe, Excel, and Word. Experience with PowerPoint, SharePoint, NetDocuments, and/or CounselLink is helpful.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Contribute to building a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and trust within the team.

For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$90,000.00 - USD$125,000.00 . 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 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.

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 [email protected]. 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.