Description:

The successful candidate will have day-to-day responsibility for various legal and compliance aspects of Blackstone's Real Estate business. The successful candidate will report to the Blackstone Real Estate Co-CCOs and work closely with various functions including Real Estate ESG professionals, Institutional Client Solutions/Public Affairs, Finance and other Blackstone Legal and Compliance groups.

Responsibilities:
The Real Estate Compliance Vice President will have the opportunity to participate in various concurrent projects and assignments across the Real Estate Compliance areas of responsibility, including but not limited to the following:
ESG Point Person:

Primary contact for all Real Estate ESG compliance matters
Oversee and participate in review process for external ESG statements
Oversee Real Estate compliance with Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations (SFDR) in coordination with Blackstone European Compliance team members
Monitor ESG regulatory developments and keep key business stakeholders informed
Coordinate with ESG teams across the firm

Real Estate Policies and Procedures:

Oversee updates and maintenance of Real Estate Compliance policies and procedures
Develop and facilitate business professional compliance trainings for the Real Estate group
Liaise with Central Compliance

External Relations/Investor Communications:
Oversee Real Estate Compliance review process for press releases and other external communications as well as responses to investor inquiries

Defined Contribution Plan Initiatives:

Assist with the launch of “collective investment trust” (CIT) funds-of-funds facilitating defined contribution plan participation in Blackstone Real Estate funds and other Blackstone vehicles
Review relevant CIT documentation
Coordinate with relevant underlying Blackstone fund teams on related issues
Assist with firm-wide Legal and Compliance initiatives and projects
Manage performance of applicable junior professionals and assist in talent development
Assist with other day-to-day Real Estate Legal and Compliance matters as needed

Education and Professional Experience:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, trustworthy, proactive, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:

7+ years in a legal or compliance role at a financial services, private equity or asset management firm or 5+ years' experience at a law firm
JD, MBA, Masters of Compliance, or other graduate degree

Competencies:
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:

Excellent organizational skills and follow-through
The ability to work with colleagues to devise pragmatic and creative solutions
Highly effective oral and written communication
Strong technical skills, intellect, and ability to understand difficult, complex compliance and business problems

Qualifications:
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: