Legal & Compliance - Capital Markets Attorney, SVP

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. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

Business Unit:

Blackstone Private Wealth and Public Funds Legal, with a focus on our publicly listed vehicles.

Job Description:

This role will work on a variety of interesting and cutting-edge legal, general corporate and securities law matters, with a focus on the ongoing management of real estate related public companies.

Primary job responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the ongoing day-to-day management of publicly listed companies.

• Supporting corporate governance matters, liaising with external counsel, creating, reviewing and presenting board materials and providing guidance to business colleagues and senior management on board proposals.

• Managing regulatory filings (e.g., 8-Ks, 10-Q/Ks, and prospectus updates) and assisting with day-to-day oversight of legal matters.

• Assisting with equity and debt capital markets transactions.

• Overseeing legal aspects of the capital structure.  

• Working with the in-house Legal & Compliance team and external counsel to monitor and implement legal and regulatory developments.

• Providing regulatory and legal advice to investment professionals and business personnel, including preparation of reports for the investment team and senior management.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience practicing law at a law firm or as in-house counsel, preferably focused on capital markets or public company advisory law.

• Significant experience with the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and preferably exposure to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

• Creative problem solver with a can-do attitude.

• Learn quickly and clearly communicate complicated matters with an awareness of business needs.

• Interest in working in a dynamic and high growth environment.

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, intelligent, and proven excellence in prior endeavors.

• Proactive in new situations and independently manages projects to conclusion.

• Strong time and task management skills.

• Effectively manages multiple priorities and stakeholders while raising issues in a timely and productive fashion.

• Interest in financial markets and legal processes with experience stepping in and working directly with stakeholders in the business.

• Must be a strong and independent thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Team player and willing to get involved where needed.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Desire to work as part of a collaborative team and willingness to embrace a variety of issues and responsibilities.

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:

$225,000 - $275,000

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.

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