About this role
The Digital Enterprise Legal team within BlackRock is seeking a Legal Trainee in its Budapest office to join BlackRock’s multi-year professional development program for recent law school graduates. This program will enable candidates to achieve Hungarian legal qualification, while being trained under the supervision of a global team of commercial transactions attorneys at BlackRock. Successful candidate would potentially reach attorney role by the end of the professional development program. This role will have a diverse workload supporting a number of BlackRock’s global business teams, including: client technology and data information services, sourcing/procurement and third-party vendor management, under attorney supervision.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, driven, organized, resourceful and detail-oriented. Essential job functions will include:
Responsibilities:
- Review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements, product trial agreements, and various technology and date licensing agreements (may include vendor and client contracts and amendments) under the supervision of Digital Enterprise Legal attorneys.
- Assist with updating agreement templates.
- Provide support on special projects, as required.
- Identify opportunities to improve legal support and business processes, and devise plans to implement appropriate changes.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for contract information regarding both client and vendor contracts.
- Work with colleagues in multiple time zones as part of a global team.
Requirements:
- Exceptional analytical, written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and must be able to work effectively both independently and as a member of the team, in a demanding, fast-paced, global environment.
- Able to manage a large volume of concurrent tasks within specific timeframes, with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness in work.
- Strong written (clear and concise), verbal and interpersonal communications skills in English. Ability to interact comfortably and communicate clearly with a variety of levels of personnel.
- Strong interest in learning about BlackRock, financial technology services, and the investment management industry, and have the ability and desire to develop expertise in new or unfamiliar areas of law.
- 2- 3 years of contracts management/administration experience in a corporate or legal environment (contract review, corporate transactions, etc.) gained either in-house in financial services and/or specialist consulting firms or in a law firm.
- Ability to work in BlackRock’s Budapest-based office.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word is required.
- Completion of an LLM in or outside of Hungary is an advantage.
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
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.
Skills Required
- 2-3 years of contracts management/administration experience in-house, consulting, or law firm
- Ability to work in BlackRock's Budapest-based office (hybrid: office at least 4 days/week)
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills; ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to manage a large volume of concurrent tasks with accuracy and timeliness
- Strong interest in financial technology services and investment management industry
- Completion of an LLM in or outside of Hungary
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The U.S. plan combines a 50% match on the first 8% of eligible pay you contribute with an additional 3–5% company retirement contribution, alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This structure is positioned as stronger than many large employers and stands out for long‑term savings in finance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes at least 16 weeks at 100% for primary caregivers (and 4 weeks for non‑primary), with bereavement and miscarriage/stillbirth leave plus a flexible return‑to‑work transition. Family‑forming and caregiving resources include adoption support, fertility benefits, and back‑up child and elder care in some locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, telemedicine, wellness incentives, gym discounts, EAP counseling, and free access to Calm. Some offices also provide onsite health services.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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