Blackstone · 3 months ago
Legal & Compliance - Infrastructure - Transactions Attorney, SVP
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $275K/yr
8+ years expBlackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, seeking to create positive economic impact and long-term value. The role involves leading and managing complex corporate transactions for Blackstone Infrastructure's funds and portfolio companies, providing legal support and ensuring compliance with regulatory regimes.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead and manage complex legal transactions, including public and private mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, minority equity investments, preferred equity investments, corporate financing, project financing, public-private partnerships and other similar transactions, and coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
Draft, review, and/or negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including bid letters, term sheets, acquisition agreements, equity commitment letters and other definitive agreements
Advise on transaction-related legal, structuring and regulatory matters and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., antitrust, foreign direct investment, financial regulatory, securities laws)
Liaise with finance, operations, tax, fund and compliance teams on a variety of matters throughout the investment cycle from diligence through closing and ongoing asset management activities
Support investment, fundraising and corporate teams with limited partner, co-investor and consortium partner matters
Coordinate with portfolio operations, public affairs, government relations and sustainability teams on critical and sensitive issues across the Blackstone Infrastructure portfolio
Collaborate with portfolio companies to provide guidance on corporate governance, regulatory matters, risk management strategies, and compliance best practices
Monitor and analyze regulatory developments and industry trends, including corporate governance, securities law, and market practice
Qualification
Required
8+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate setting, with a focus on private equity; experience with infrastructure and international investments preferred but not required
Comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape affecting private equity and portfolio companies; understanding of impact on infrastructure assets preferred but not required
Strong judgement and excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills; effectively manages senior stakeholder relationships and provides clear, risk-adjusted commercial advice on complex legal and business issues
Strong strategic thinking skills, works independently and proactively, and manages multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the New York State bar
Preferred
Experience with infrastructure and international investments
Understanding of impact on infrastructure assets
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Discretionary bonuses
Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.
Company
Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
1001-5000 employees
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Brad Marshall
Global Head of Private Credit Strategies, Co-CEO of BCRED/BXSL
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