Legal & Compliance - Strategic Partners - Secondaries Attorney, VP

The Blackstone Group L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

The Blackstone Group L.P. in New York seeks a qualified legal professional to support Strategic Partners’ legal needs across private market investment strategies. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. degree and at least six years of experience in secondary transactions, fund formation, and fund structuring.

This role involves advising on legal transactions, assisting with fundraising efforts, and drafting complex agreements while collaborating closely with various internal teams and external stakeholders. The expected salary range is $165,000 - $250,000, with additional benefits including comprehensive health coverage and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in secondary transactions, fund formation, and fund structuring.
• Strong legal judgment and drafting skills.
• Ability to interpret complex legal and business issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal aspects of secondary and GP Stakes transactions.
• Assist with fundraising efforts and negotiate with investors.
• Draft and review agreements aligning with business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and manage relationships with external counsel.

Skills

Legal judgment

Drafting

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of secondary transactions

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Blackstone Strategic Partners is a global capital solutions provider with $87 billion of investor capital under management. We offer liquidity opportunities to limited and general partners, including secondaries, GP Stakes, and co‑investments across private markets.

Position Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the legal aspects of secondary and GP Stakes transactions, including structuring, negotiation, regulatory compliance, and execution.
• Assist with fundraising efforts, negotiate with investors, review investor‑facing documentation, and provide legal advice on fund formation matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements to align with Strategic Partners’ business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (investment, accounting, operations, investor relations) and external stakeholders (clients, counterparties).
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel to ensure efficient support.
• Assist the General Counsel with diverse legal matters as required.
• Monitor and analyze industry and regulatory developments to identify potential risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in secondary transactions, fund formation, and fund structuring, either at a law firm or in‑house.
• Strong legal judgment, drafting, communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and provide advice to business stakeholders on complex legal and business issues.
• Highly motivated, proactive, intelligent, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player with a track record of excellence.
• Familiarity with GP Stakes transactions is a plus.

Benefits and Compensation

Expected annual base salary range: $165,000 - $250,000. Total compensation may include discretionary bonuses, equity, and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s discretion. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, FSA), paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and other benefits.

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