Corporate Paralegal - Global Infrastructure Partners

About this role

Overview:

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a standalone division of BlackRock, is a leading infrastructure investor that specializes in investing in, owning and operating some of the largest and most complex assets across the energy, transport, digital infrastructure and water and waste management sectors. In October 2024, BlackRock completed the acquisition of GIP, positioning GIP to continue to capitalize on the long-term structural trends driving infrastructure growth.

GIP's proprietary origination networks and deep relationships across key sectors help identify premier assets and build successful joint-ventures with best-in-class strategic corporate partners and other leading investment firms. GIP leverages in-depth analysis and comprehensive operational expertise in proprietary origination, seeking to produce consistent and attractive returns across equity, and debt investment strategies.

GIP & BlackRock manage a combined $183B, creating the largest global infrastructure investment platform. The companies in GIP’s equity portfolios have combined annual revenues greater than $71 billion and employ approximately 116,000 people.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the corporate governance function, including drafting board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, certificates, and other related documentation;
• Responsible for maintaining corporate governance records and legal entity information via a dedicated legal entity management database;
• Assist with the formation and dissolution of legal entities (formation of corporations, LLCs and partnerships) and filing of documents with the relevant state corporate agencies;
• Assist with apostille process;
• Manage and coordinate execution of legal agreements;
• Assist with KYC/Anti-Money- Laundering (AML) requests;
• Perform other related tasks and support ad hoc projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience within a similar function as a corporate secretary or legal assistant; preferably coming out of an investment manager, law firm, or similar financial services firm with experience in a corporate governance function;
• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to respond quickly and shift demands as necessary; must be able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 - USD$130,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.

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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.