Robert Connolly, senior managing director and general counsel at BlackRock, is retiring from the firm, according to a internal memo obtained by P&I Daily.
Matthew Mallow, a senior adviser with the firm and former partner at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, was named interim general counsel while BlackRock searches for a permanent replacement.
Mr. Connolly, BlackRock's general counsel since 1997, will continue to serve as an adviser and “will work closely with Matt during the transition,” according to the memo. Spokeswoman Bobbie Collins did not say whether an effective date for Mr. Connolly's retirement has been set.
