Client Contracting - Associate

BlackRock UK

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4d onsite
Drafting and negotiating sophisticated legal contracts
Managing contract lifecycle from drafting to execution
Experience in financial services or legal environment
The role involves owning the contracting process for investment management agreements and ancillary legal documentation

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning the contracting process for investment management agreements and ancillary legal documentation.
  • Candidates must balance commercial outcomes with appropriate risk management and fiduciary obligations while managing client expectations.
  • BlackRock offers a hybrid work model requiring at least 4 days in the office per week along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves owning the contracting process for investment management agreements and ancillary legal documentation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting and negotiating sophisticated legal contracts
  • Managing contract lifecycle from drafting to execution
  • Experience in financial services or legal environment

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of asset management industry strategies
  • Ability to work with multiple document systems
  • Interest in AI and new technologies

Key Requirements

  • 1-4 years PQE or several years in legal/contracts role
  • Relevant legal qualifications at higher education level
  • Track record of drafting and negotiating complex contracts

Work Rights

Not specified

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