Senior Vice President – Legal OperationsThe 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.

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 explicit 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.QualificationsQualified 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.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementBlackstone 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.

📌 Senior Vice President Legal Operations (India)
🏢 The Blackstone Group
📍 India