Legal & Compliance - Real Estate - Attorney, SVP at Blackstone

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Real Estate, Financial Services, Alternative InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

An attorney with 8+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house (preferably at a real estate operating company or an asset manager)
Experience navigating sponsor/portfolio company relationships
Familiarity with real estate company operations
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including by effectively distilling complex legal issues into commercially actionable guidance
Demonstrated experience liaising with internal and external business stakeholders

Responsibilities

Play a key role in providing strategic legal guidance to Blackstone Real Estate and its portfolio companies on a broad range of legal matters, including risk management and crisis response; regulatory and compliance matters; material operational issues; material disputes, litigation and investigations; and sensitive employment and labor law matters
Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Blackstone business teams, Blackstone corporate groups, portfolio company legal teams, outside counsel) to drive consensus on complex, material issues with potential portfolio-wide impact
Effectively brief up and concisely summarize complex legal issues to Real Estate leadership
Play a central role in preventing issues from happening and managing them when they do
Develop and maintain close working relationships with general counsels and legal teams at portfolio companies
Manage portfolio company escalation policies, including development and implementation of standards, playbooks and protocols
Propose and implement creative solutions to drive efficiency and improve processes, with particular focus on effective legal and compliance support across Blackstone’s Real Estate portfolio
Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory updates with potential impact on Blackstone’s Real Estate portfolio and advise on their business impact

Skills

Real Estate Law

Compliance

Asset Management

Legal Advisory

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Due Diligence

Transaction Structuring

Risk Management

Financing Agreements

Blackstone

Global alternative asset management firm

About Blackstone

Blackstone is a leader in alternative asset management, focusing on private equity, real estate, and credit investments. The firm manages over $1.1 trillion in assets and partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets, aiming to create strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Its main products, BREIT and BCRED, cater to income-focused investors, while the On-Demand Continuing Education Program helps educate investors on private market topics. Blackstone's goal is to identify economic trends and invest in industry-leading businesses to generate strong returns.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1985Year Founded

$18,081.8MTotal Funding

UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Financial Services, Real Estate, EducationIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition in AI may lead to overvaluation and market saturation.

Potential regulatory scrutiny due to significant investments in diverse sectors.

Economic instability in Europe could impact returns from European investments.

Differentiation

Blackstone is a global leader in alternative asset management with $1.1 trillion AUM.

The firm specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit investments.

Blackstone partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets.

Upsides

Blackstone's $300M investment in DDN shows a strategic pivot towards AI-driven growth sectors.

The €250M investment in Sia Partners expands Blackstone's footprint in AI consulting services.

Partnership with Jersey Mike’s indicates investment in established consumer brands with growth potential.

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