VP, Private Funds Formation Counsel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonuses

Equity incentives

Job summary

The Blackstone Group L.P. seeks an experienced attorney to join a centralized fund formation legal team.

You will assist in all aspects of fund formation and fundraising across Blackstone's institutional fund platform, interacting with multiple business groups and outside counsel. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating LPAs, side letters, and subscription documents, coordinating fund closings, and advising on fund structure and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience practicing fund formation law
• In-house fund formation lawyer or law firm with fund formation practice, with hands-on experience drafting fund documentation
• Technical experience and understanding of closed-end private funds, including fund economics, waterfall structures, and key LP protections
• Experience with open-ended private funds is a plus
• Strong issue-spotting, practical thinking and problem solving
• Collaborative team player, able to work across multiple business lines, fund types and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Assist with launch of new fund products, advising on fund structure, regulatory considerations, and formation timelines
• Coordinate with outside counsel and business groups on fund formation matters, capital formation, fundraising, and fund structuring
• Interact closely with Institutional Client Solutions, business teams and L&C
• Assist in negotiating and drafting LPAs, side letters, MFN elections, subscription documents, and other fund documents
• Assist in managing fund closings and drive closing processes to completion with internal and external stakeholders

Job description

The Blackstone Group L.P. seeks an experienced attorney to join a centralized fund formation legal team.

You will assist in all aspects of fund formation and fundraising across Blackstone's institutional fund platform, interacting with multiple business groups and outside counsel. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating LPAs, side letters, and subscription documents, coordinating fund closings, and advising on fund structure and regulatory considerations.