Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.
 

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Firm Overview

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 $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 www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Business Unit

Legal & Compliance (L&C), India

Business Description

Legal & Compliance partners with Blackstone’s businesses globally manage legal and regulatory risk and support disciplined, compliant execution.

Job Title

Senior Vice President – Legal Operations

Job Description

The Senior Vice President, Legal Operations will be based in India and serve as the senior offshore leader for legal operations delivered through Blackstone’s India Center of Excellence. The role sits within the Legal & Compliance function and is responsible for overseeing the delivery of legal operational support for global Legal stakeholders.

This role is designed for a qualified attorney with prior law firm experience who brings strong legal judgment alongside operational leadership. Operating in a global, matrixed environment, the position partners closely with senior in‑house counsel and external law firms to support high‑quality, well‑controlled, and scalable legal operations.

 Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and accountability for legal operations delivered through the India Center of Excellence in support of global Legal teams.

• Lead and develop legal operations leaders and teams within the India Center of Excellence, supporting areas such as corporate secretarial, legal transactional support, litigation support, fund formation support, and related legal activities.

• Partner with senior in‑house counsel and external law firms to align on priorities, capacity, and service expectations.

• Ensure consistent delivery standards, quality, and legal rigor across legal operational activities.

• Serve as a senior offshore escalation point for complex legal operational, delivery, and risk‑related matters.

• Translate legal priorities into clear operating plans, balancing efficiency and standardization with jurisdictional, regulatory, and practice‑specific requirements.

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, service level expectations, performance metrics, and escalation mechanisms for legal operations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, automation, and operating model enhancements.

• Ensure strong controls, documentation, and audit readiness across all legal operational activities.

• Provide leadership coverage across global time zones as required.

Qualifications

Blackstone seeks professionals who demonstrate sound judgment, a strong work ethic, and a consistent record of achievement.

The successful candidate must have:

Required

• Qualified attorney, admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.

• Prior law firm experience, preferably with exposure to transactional, funds, corporate, or litigation matters.

• 15+ years of post‑qualification experience, including leadership roles within legal operations, in‑house legal teams, or professional services environments.

• Demonstrated experience leading large, offshore, or shared‑services teams supporting legal functions.

• Strong understanding of legal workflows, law firm standards, and in‑house legal operations.

• Proven experience partnering effectively with senior in-house counsel and external law firms in a global environment.

• Experience establishing governance frameworks, performance metrics, and operational reporting.

• Sound legal judgment with a results‑oriented execution mindset and strong risk awareness.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, a or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy

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.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  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 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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