BXCI Legal AVP in London

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds.

Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) is one of the world’s leading credit investors. Our investments span the credit markets, including private investment grade, asset based lending, public investment grade and high yield, sustainable resources, infrastructure debt, collateralized loan obligations, direct lending and opportunistic credit. We seek to generate attractive risk‑adjusted returns for institutional and individual investors by offering companies capital needed to strengthen and grow their businesses. BXCI is also a leading provider of investment management services for insurers, helping those companies better deliver for policyholders through our world‑class capabilities in investment grade private credit.

Job Description

• Assist investment and business groups within Blackstone Credit & Insurance in structuring, negotiating, and facilitating new investments and related investment management considerations, primarily in the UK, EU and EMEA.
• Work with capital formation team on asset‑backed financing and liquidity facilities for Blackstone Credit & Insurance funds.
• Work on corporate projects related to the firm, including private and public transactions, operational matters, investor relations issues and new business initiatives.
• Assist in the review of marketing materials and investor communications.
• Coordinate with compliance team on transaction and investment funds‑related compliance matters, including Adviser’s Act and Investment Company Act issues, AIFMD, UK and EU regulations, trade clearance, regulatory filings and designing and testing of compliance systems.
• Assist in the updating and maintenance of the firm’s policies and procedures, corporate governance documents and files and research/regulatory library and filings.
• Support various business groups, including investment, fund accounting, tax, marketing, operations and middle office departments.
• Coordinate with Blackstone funds formation team on new flagship fund launches.
• Assist in a variety of day‑to‑day matters faced by in‑house legal group related to large, dynamic global business.

Qualifications

• Blackstone is seeking an attorney with 3+ years’ PQE experience in either leveraged finance, restructuring, M&A or capital markets to do challenging work in a dynamic environment.
• The attorney would be a part of a highly collaborative legal and compliance group focused on Blackstone Credit & Insurance and would interact closely with the firm’s investment teams.
• Ability to be proactive in new situations, and to manage projects and third parties, including outside counsel, is important.
• Must be willing to roll up sleeves and work with a variety of personalities.
• Must be a strong and independent thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and have confidence, a conscientious work ethic and a tolerance for ambiguity.

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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All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources.

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: Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or 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.

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.

At Blackstone, we look to attract and retain the brightest minds in the business, hiring professionals across a wide range of disciplines. Our employees are integral to the firm’s identity, contributing to a culture of integrity, professionalism and excellence. It is their dedication and passion for their work that has helped Blackstone become a trusted partner for some of the largest institutional investors in the world. We encourage independent thinking and reward initiative, while providing services to help employees grow professionally. Our global business platform and brand reputation provide an unparalleled launch pad for growing your career.