Global Tax - Real Estate - Vice President

Tax Attorney — Real Estate Private Equity

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 ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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