Global Tax - Real Estate - Vice President

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. Further information is available at . Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn , X (Twitter) , and Instagram . Tax Attorney — Real Estate Private Equity About the Role We are seeking a tax attorney to join our in-house tax team, reporting directly to one of the co-heads of tax for the real estate business. This individual will serve as a key advisor across our real estate investment platform, partnering with investment professionals and members of our private wealth and institutional client services teams on a wide range of matters. Key Responsibilities Advise investment professionals within the real estate business on federal, state, local and foreign tax planning for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and recapitalizations Partner with private wealth and institutional client services teams on new product development, including fund formation and structuring Analyze and advise on tax-efficient holding structures for domestic and cross-border real estate investments, including REIT, partnership, and joint venture structures Monitor and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments on existing and prospective investments Support tax due diligence efforts in connection with new investments and platform acquisitions Coordinate with external tax counsel and accounting advisors on transaction execution Review tax-related provisions in merger agreements, purchase and sale agreements, partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters, and other fund and transaction documentation Qualifications JD from a top-tier law school Active bar membership in good standing 4+ years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm Strong working knowledge of Subchapter K, real estate investment trusts, section 1031 exchanges and FIRPTA Experience advising institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, and tax-exempt entities Translate complex tax concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-tax professionals High degree of intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment 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: $150,000 - $250,000 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. Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion. 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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC). 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 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. 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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