Principal Mixed Signal Design Engineer

About this role Team Overview The Client Contracting Team is a team of legal professionals sitting within Client Experience (CX) and is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating legal contracts to onboard new, and modify existing, institutional clients at BlackRock. Members of the Client Contracting Team are contract managers who work across the firm to ensure contracts move quickly & smoothly from creation to negotiation to execution. Responsibilities: Drive the contracting process from initial drafting through negotiation and execution for a portfolio of business and meet client expectations Own a client channel, supervise the book of work for that channel including complexity assessment and case assignment, and find opportunities for process and client experience improvements Facilitate and coordinate with internal partners across functions involved in the contracting process, ensuring their comments flow through to the contract and requisite approvals are acquired Manage client expectations throughout the negotiation process Ensure that the appropriate contracting process is followed to mitigate risk to BlackRock Identify potential issues that are disseminated to potentially impacted internal stakeholders for review, discussion, negotiation and resolution Capture, negotiate, and record relevant non-standard contractual clauses on an ongoing basis and maintain the contractual documentation database Ensure that all completed contractual documentation is properly filed and circulated to relevant groups Find opportunities for process and client experience improvements Support the sales team with contractual documentation queries Qualifications: JD (Juris Doctor) degree is required Proven track record of drafting and negotiating sophisticated legal contracts Ability to perform and deliver high quality legal contracts in a fast-paced environment 3-6 years relevant investment management experience preferred Relevant legal qualification Proven skills in successfully managing competing internal and external demands within timeframe Knowledge of the asset management industry (fund types, client base and strategies, operational set up and products) and applicable law and regulations Comfort in working with multiple systems to supervise and handle the contract negotiation lifecycle Ability to independently handle tasks and workload with some guidance and oversight Ability to think out of the box, to navigate sophisticated internal processes and functions, and be able to offer practical solutions that will be mutually helpful to both the client and Blackrock Demonstrated ability to balance client needs with BlackRock policies and operational procedures; possess regulatory and technical awareness in order to understand associated risks and provide innovative, risk-free and compliance friendly solutions Ability to be a great teammate is crucial Strongly proficient in standard software (e.g. Microsoft Office) and interested in new technologies 
For Princeton, NJ and Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$95,000.00 - 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.

For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$85,000.00 - USD$120,000.00 . 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. Guidance on AI use for candidates At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self. 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. To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , X , and TikTok . 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 Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com . 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.