Legal Associate
About this roleAbout the RoleBlackRock is seeking a lawyer to join its Legal Insights team, a specialist private markets legal intelligence function focused on fund terms, governance, fees, benchmarking, legal data and market insights.This is a unique opportunity to apply private funds legal expertise beyond traditional legal practice, working at the intersection of law, data, product innovation and commercial strategy.What You'll DoAnalyse LPAs, side letters, management agreements and other private markets documentation.Assess fee structures, carried interest, investor rights and governance provisions.Convert complex legal drafting into proprietary legal intelligence and benchmarking data.Support FAIR fee validation and Term Intelligence benchmarking.Contribute to legal data, AI-enabled extraction and thought leadership initiatives.Create insights that support client outcomes, product development and commercial growth.What We're Looking ForQualified lawyer with private funds, investment funds or asset management experience.Strong knowledge of private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate or hedge funds.Experience analysing complex fund documentation and applying legal judgement.Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.Why Join?You'll be joining a highly specialised team that:Supports legal benchmarking across 600+ private funds.Contributes to client findings generating millions of dollars in client value.Produces market-leading thought leadership and private markets insights.Helps shape the future of legal intelligence, legal data and AI in private markets.Who This Role SuitsThis role is ideal for:Private Funds LawyersInvestment Funds AssociatesKnowledge Lawyers (PSLs)Legal Intelligence ProfessionalsOur benefitsTo 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 modelBlackRock’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 candidatesAt BlackRock, AI has long ...