Vice President – Product Tax Attorney– Regulated Investment Companies, Digital Assets and Other Financial Products

About this role

Introduction

Due to the significant expansion of BlackRock’s digital asset enterprise, the firm is seeking a permanent hire to join its U.S. Product Tax Group. The broader U.S. Product Tax Group is responsible for providing internal tax advice and consultation on all tax matters related to BlackRock’s U.S. fund range, including exchange traded funds, retail mutual funds, business development companies, institutional collective investment funds and separately managed accounts.

 

This in-house role is ideal for an attorney and 5+ years of experience in tax law, preferably within asset management, digital assets, or financial products. This is an advisory role, with strong technical and business exposure to tax issues related to a wide range of financial products and investments, with a specific focus on digital assets The position offers high exposure to complex tax issues, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.

 

About the Role

The Vice President – Product Tax will provide hands-on tax support and strategic advice across a range of investment products and fund structures, with a specific focus on products that provide investors exposure to digital assets. The role involves advising on tax-efficient offerings, monitoring legislative developments, structuring investments, and supporting business teams with technical tax input.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Tax Advisory & Structuring

• Advise on tax matters for new product launches, fund structuring, and ongoing oversight of fund complexes and vehicles that invest in digital assets.

• Structure investments and holding vehicles, considering U.S. and non-U.S. tax matters

• Review and negotiate legal documentation (prospectuses, LPAs, PPMs, side letters, purchase agreements, credit agreements) with legal and tax advisors.

 

Business Support

• Provide technical tax support to product development, client relationship, sales, and marketing teams.

• Assist with client communications and respond to investor tax queries.

• Monitor and interpret key tax legislative and regulatory developments affecting funds and investors.

• Engage with public policy and industry groups on tax issues.

 

Operational Excellence

• Support the development of robust tax-related processes and procedures.

• Oversee U.S. tax reporting compliance, including coordination with external advisors.

• Build efficiencies in tax policies and operational processes.

 

Collaboration

• Work closely with global and cross-functional teams, including private markets, product tax, and external advisors.

• Liaise with internal business leaders and industry groups.

 

Required Skills & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree; LLM or equivalent a plus.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience practicing US tax law in asset management, digital assets or financial products.

• Familiarity with tax issues related to retail/high net worth investors, institutions, and a broad range of financial products.

• Experience at a law firm or a Big 4 accountancy firm.

• Experience reviewing and negotiating tax provisions in legal and transactional documents.

• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex tax issues to diverse audiences.

• Effective interpersonal skills for working within large, cross-border teams.

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-exposure environment

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both U.S. and non-U.S. tax perspectives.

• Knowledge of U.S. tax aspects of regulated investment companies.

• Experience with private equity and private credit investments and fund structures.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$150,000.00 - USD$235,000.00 . 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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