Private Wealth Solutions (PWS) Registered Funds Legal Group - Attorney, VP
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Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Business Unit: Legal & Compliance (L&C) sitting within the Private Wealth Solutions (PWS) team and covering registered funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) and Blackstone Real Estate.This legal role sits within the growing PWS Legal Team and will provide exposure to the entire universe of Blackstone registered funds across multiple business units (most notably Blackstone Credit & Insurance and Blackstone Real Estate). This role will involve product structuring and launching registered funds, managing the day-to-day legal issues of the new and existing registered funds, and assisting the other lawyers within the PWS Legal Group with strategic projects.Job Description:This hire will work on a variety of interesting legal and general corporate matters. Most notably, the focus will be leading the innovative formation and supporting the ongoing management of credit and real estate registered funds.Primary job responsibilities will include:Participating in the design and launch of new registered funds, focusing on credit and real estate investment strategies.Overseeing the ongoing day-to-day management of these new and certain other existing registered funds.Assisting senior leaders with project management and fund formation matters and participating in product development of varied investment structures across multiple jurisdictions.Participating in the creation and management of registered fund board materials.Managing regulatory filings (e.g., 8-Ks, 10-Q/Ks, Form 10s, N-2s, N-CSRs, and prospectus updates) and assisting with day-to-day regulatory compliance oversight of registered funds.Assisting with the development of a marketing and fundraising plan for registered funds. Working with the in-house Legal & Compliance team and external counsel to monitor and implement legal and regulatory developments that impact the registered funds.Providing regulatory and legal advice to investment professionals and business personnel, including preparation of reports for investment team and senior management.Communicating on an ongoing basis with external counsel and various other counterparties regarding legal initiatives.Supporting various business groups, including investment, marketing, accounting, operations and middle office departments.Qualifications:6+ years of experience practicing law as a law firm associate or in-house counsel, preferably focused on registered funds / investment management law. Capital markets background would also be suitable. Familiarity working on BDCs and interval funds is preferred but not required.Experience with private funds and public company filings is required.Strong time and task management.Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while raising issues in a timely and productive fashion.Possesses an interest in financial markets and legal processes with an ability to step in and work directly with stakeholders in the business.Highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, intelligent, and proven excellence in prior endeavors.Ability to be proactive in new situations and to independently manage projects to conclusion is important.Must be a strong and independent thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite.Team player.Strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to write effectively.Desire to work as part of a collaborative team and willingness to embrace a variety of issues and responsibilities.Private Wealth Solutions Private Wealth Solutions was established to answer the growing demand for Blackstone products from high-net worth investors. Partnering with many of the world's largest private banks and wealth management firms as well as family offices, Blackstone's Private Wealth Solutions team packages and delivers the full breadth of Blackstone's alternative product capability to these firms and their clients and provides ongoing product and advisor support, as well as education and training around alternatives. Blackstone Credit & Insurance Blackstone Credit & Insurance ( BXCI ) is one of the world's leading credit investors. Our investments span the credit markets, including private investment grade, asset-based lending, public investment grade and high yield, sustainable resources, infrastructure debt, collateralized loan obligations, direct lending and opportunistic credit. We seek to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and individual investors by offering companies capital needed to strengthen and grow their businesses. BXCI is also a leading provider of investment management services for insurers, helping those companies better deliver for policyholders through our world-class capabilities in investment grade private credit.Blackstone Real EstateBlackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone's real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $325 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, data centers, residential, office and hospitality. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone's Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets globally, through both institutional strategies and strategies tailored for income-focused individual investors including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT). Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT). 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 - $225,000Actual 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 status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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