Description About this role BlackRock is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares\xc2\xae Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). BlackRock\xe2\x80\x99s Legal & Compliance (L&C) Department protects the firm\xe2\x80\x99s reputation and provides advice to, and oversight and monitoring of, BlackRock\xe2\x80\x99s business. The department is focused on both understanding and advising on the impact of regulation to our business and on challenging, overseeing and monitoring business activities. Overview: You will be the primary legal contact for BlackRock\xe2\x80\x99s Canadian iShares ETF business and will work closely with business colleagues and the L&C team to provide legal advice and compliance/regulatory support on a variety of securities law, investment management, corporate/commercial and business matters. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality advice and support on a wide variety of matters with a primary focus on BlackRock\xe2\x80\x99s iShares ETF business in Canada.
• Manage all legal and regulatory aspects related to new fund launches, including product structuring and preparation of regulatory documents such as prospectuses, ETF Facts, trust agreements and other material contracts and exchange listing documentation, including coordinating with external counsel.
• Preparation of continuous and timely disclosure documents, such as prospectuses and ETF Facts, press releases, material change reports and management reports of fund performance.
• Advise business regarding key initiatives and other special projects such as fund mergers, enhancements and terminations.
• People manager to a junior lawyer, who also supports the iShares ETF business
• Conduct research and comment on various regulatory proposals and consultations.
• Assist with compliance function, including the enhancement of internal policies and procedures aimed at mitigating risk, meeting applicable regulatory requirements and/or improving operational efficiency.
• Assist with other legal and compliance functions such as corporate secretarial work and maintenance of regulatory documents.

Qualifications:

• Lawyer with at least seven years of asset management and/or securities law experience in a law firm or the legal department of a leading financial institution preferred.
• Deep technical knowledge of National Instruments 81-102, 81-106, 81-107 and 41-101.
• Organized, accurate and detail-oriented. Capacity for working effectively on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellence in work output.
• Excellent analytic, written and oral communication and relationship building skills required.
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course is considered an asset.

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\xe2\x80\x99s current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments. 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 the one we make in our employees. It\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.