Private Wealth Legal - Distribution VP

Blackstone; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in alternative asset management seeks a qualified solicitor to support the distribution of European retail funds. The role involves legal negotiations, compliance monitoring, and providing regulatory advice in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant post qualification experience.
• Strong negotiator with experience in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on distribution channels and fundraising.
• Negotiate distribution and feeder agreements.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

Solicitor / Lawyer qualified in England and Wales

Job description

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 onprivate 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 .

Blackstone Private Wealth

Blackstone Private Wealth 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 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.

Job Description:

This role will work on a variety of interesting and cutting-edge legal and general corporate matters, with a focus on the distribution and ongoing management of Blackstone’s European retail funds.

Primary job responsibilities will include:

• providing legal support on matters related to distribution channels and fundraising for Blackstone’ European retail funds.
• leading the negotiation of distribution and feeder agreements with banks and wealth management firms (of varying sizes and across a broad spectrum of markets and jurisdictions) to distribute European retail funds to qualified individual investors.
• working with the in-house Legal & Compliance team and external counsel to monitor and implement legal and regulatory developments that impact Blackstone’s European retail funds and their distribution.
• providing regulatory and legal advice to investment professionals and business personnel.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should:

• be a solicitor / lawyer qualified in England and Wales or other jurisdictions.
• have a minimum of four years of relevant post qualification experience (law firm, in-house or combination thereof).
• be a creative problem solver with a can-do attitude.
• be a strong negotiator with experience in client-facing roles.
• have an interest in a dynamic and high growth environment.
• be highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, intelligent, and proven excellence in prior endeavors.
• possess the ability to be proactive in new situations and to independently manage projects to conclusion.
• demonstrate the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and making informed decisions with limited information.
• exhibit strong time and task management skills.
• be able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while raising issues in a timely and productive fashion.
• possess an interest in financial markets and legal processes with an ability to step in and work directly with stakeholders in the business.
• be a strong and independent thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• be a team player with a strong desire to work as part of a collaborative team, contributing to a positive team environment and achieving shared objectives.
• possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• be willing 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.

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), [phone] (EMEA) or [phone] (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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