Global Tax - Real Estate - Vice President

Blackstone • New York, NY

2d • $150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree