Legal & Compliance - Strategic Partners - Secondaries Attorney, VP

Overview

Legal & Compliance - Strategic Partners - Secondaries Attorney, VP

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.

Follow @blackstone on Linked In, X, and Instagram.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting Strategic Partners’ legal needs across a range of private market investment strategies. This role requires a strong background in secondary transactions, fund formation, and fund structuring, as well as experience with providing strategic advice on complex legal and business issues.

• Transactional Advice:
  Advise on the legal aspects of secondary and GP Stakes transactions, including structuring, negotiation, regulatory and execution.
• Fundraising Support:
  Assist with fundraising efforts, including negotiating with investors and the review of investor-facing documentation, and provide legal advice on fund formation matters.
• Drafting & Structuring Agreements:
  Draft, review and negotiate complex agreements ensuring alignment with Strategic Partners’ business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with internal teams (investment, accounting, operations and investor relations) and external stakeholders, including clients and counter parties.
• External Counsel Management:
  Manage relationships with external legal counsel to ensure efficient and effective support for Strategic Partners’ initiatives.
• Special Projects:
  Assist the General Counsel with diverse legal matters beyond core responsibilities as they arise.
• Regulatory and Industry Monitoring:
  Monitor and analyze industry and regulatory developments to identify potential risks and opportunities relevant to Strategic Partners’ business.

• Education:
  
  J.D. degree required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, including secondary transactions, fund formation and fund structuring, either at a law firm or in-house.
• Skills:
  
  Sound legal judgment and strong drafting, communication, organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a proven ability to interpret and provide advice to business stakeholders on complex legal and business issues.
• Attributes:
  Highly motivated, proactive, intelligent, enthusiastic, and collaborative team player with a track record of excellence in prior roles who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Familiarity with GP Stakes transactions is a plus.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range: $150,000 - $250,000. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables. Additional compensation:
Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military…