Legal & Compliance - Corporate Legal, AVP

Job Description:

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Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

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The attorney will be part of a dynamic team responsible for a wide range of legal matters across the top of the house.

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Responsibilities:

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The successful candidate will be a key member of the firm’s Corporate Legal group and work on a variety of matters, including public company and corporate governance, as well as provide legal support to and liaise with teams across business and corporate groups, including corporate affairs, finance, shareholder relations, strategic incentives and internal audit. This position will require interaction with individuals across all levels in Blackstone’s business and corporate groups, other members of the firm’s Legal and Compliance group, members of Blackstone’s Board of Directors, portfolio companies, and outside counsel and other external vendors supporting the corporate legal function. Areas of responsibility are expected to include:

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• Front-to-back coordination of quarterly Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee and Firmwide Valuation Committee meetings, including supervision of administrative and other support resources.  
• Management of quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley sub-certification process.  
• Collaboration with Corporate Affairs on the firm’s marketing and communications strategy; review of content proposed to be distributed across the firm’s public channels for legal, regulatory and reputational considerations.  
• Assistance with planning, preparation and review of periodic reports (e.g., 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks) and other public company disclosure documents. Management of NYSE listed company compliance matters, including preparation and submission of annual and interim affirmations.  
• Director and executive officer onboarding and information collection and analysis in light of SEC and NYSE rules and requirements.  
• Oversight and management of regulatory filings, including Section 16 filings for directors and executive officers and quarterly 13F filings.  
• In coordination with Accounting Policy team, oversight of auditor independence matters, including liaising with portfolio companies and external auditors.  
• Maintenance of corporate governance charters and policies, including coordination with central compliance team to ensure consistency and alignment.  
• Corporate secretarial and entity management, including maintaining corporate resolutions and director and officer slates. 

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Qualifications:

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• 3+ years of experience practicing as an attorney at a law firm or as in-house counsel.  
• Interest in a dynamic and high growth environment.  
• Ability to be proactive in new situations and to independently manage projects to conclusion.  
• Strong time and task management.  
• Must be a strong and independent thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.  
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.  

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The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

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Expected annual base salary range:

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$135,000 - $200,000

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Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

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Additional compensation:

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Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

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Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

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• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;  
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;  
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;  
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and  
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.  

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Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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