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Blackstone Group

Legal & Compliance - Fund Formation Attorney, MD

Blackstone Group

New York, NY · full time · Senior

$270,000 – $300,000

Listed on Blackstone Group’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

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

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