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<br> Business Unit:
BXMA
Business Unit Overview:
Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing is the world’s largest discretionary investor in hedge funds, with approximately $80 billion in assets under management. BXMA manages a diversified set of businesses including a customized solutions business, a special situations platform, a hedge fund seeding business, an open-ended mutual fund platform and a business that purchases stakes in established alternative asset managers. In all of BXMA’s business lines, it carefully selects and partners with fund managers across a variety of asset classes and strategies to create solutions for its investors. Through its sharp focus on clients’ goals, a rigorous due-diligence process and access to Blackstone’s global insights, BXMA strives to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns across market cycles while preserving capital during stressed market environments.
Job Title:
BXMA – Legal & Product Structuring Attorney, AVP
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work on a variety of legal matters relating to hedge fund, hybrid fund and fund of hedge fund investing and structuring. Primary job responsibilities will include:
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Structuring, negotiation and formation of BXMA’s commingled and customized funds and portfolio investments;
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negotiation and execution of certain direct and indirect investments within BXMA’s Absolute Return, Multi-Strategy and Total Portfolio investment strategies,
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substantial interaction with BXMA internal business groups (investment, accounting, operations, investor relations) and external clients;
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management of external counsel;
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negotiation and review of various legal documentation;
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and ongoing review of industry and regulatory developments to assess any relevant information or risks to BXMA’s business.
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Qualifications:
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J.D. degree required.
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Candidates should possess a minimum of four (4) full years of law firm and/or in-house private investment fund work experience.
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The successful candidate should have strong drafting, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to interpret legal and business terms.
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BXMA seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, enthusiastic, have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors and are team players.
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<br> 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.
Expected annual base salary range:
$135,000 - $185,000
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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<br> Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.
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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;
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Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
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Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
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Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
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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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