# Legal & Compliance - Fund Formation Attorney, MD

Hiring organization: [Blackstone Group](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/blackstone-group)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/89d4cfd4-8b7a-4278-b764-bf4cd671863a

Listed on Blackstone Group's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: New York, NY
- Salary: 270000 – 300000 USD per year

## Summary

This is a senior in-house attorney role leading fund formation legal strategy for Blackstone's alternative asset management business, advising on investor agreements and regulatory compliance across the fundraising lifecycle. The role suits experienced fund formation lawyers who can manage complex multi-stakeholder negotiations and mentor junior attorneys while maintaining strong relationships with institutional investors.

_Our summary, not Blackstone Group's wording._

## Required

- 10+ years of fund formation law experience
- J.D. from accredited law school
- Admission to at least one U.S. state bar in good standing
- In-house or law firm fund formation experience
- Ability to identify and manage legal risks in business-oriented manner
- Experience managing and mentoring attorneys
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills

## Nice to have

- Credit experience (private credit, structured products, NAV facilities, leverage arrangements)
- Retail and open-ended private funds experience
- Cross-border fundraising and non-U.S. investor structuring experience
- Offshore fund vehicles experience
- New York bar admission

Apply on Blackstone Group's site: https://blackstone.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Blackstone_Careers/job/New-York/Legal---Compliance---Fund-Formation-Attorney--MD_42938-2