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Director, Employment Lawyer - New York, United States - BlackRock, Inc.
Description
About this roleYour team
The role is part of the Employment team within BlackRock's Legal and Compliance Department's Corporate Law team.
We provide legal counsel primarily to the Human Resources Group, but also to all other business groups, on legal issues related to all aspects of employment.
We are a key partner to the firm in executing its human capital management strategy.Your role and impact
The role will involve the provision of level legal support in the United States, Canada and Latin America on the full range of employment law issues that impact BlackRock's business.
A primary focus will be providing strategic counsel and thought leadership to BlackRock senior leaders and BlackRock's Employee Relations team and Human Resources Business Partners, in connection with day-to-day advice and investigations, as well as managing employment litigation.
The role is a senior role within a team of five attorneys. The role will be located in New York.Your responsibilities
For New York City only:
The salary range for this position is $218,500 - $260,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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.
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 BlackRockAt 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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn:BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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.
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