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Title: Shuffling Sharks: Blackstone Bulks Up Legal Troupe, JPMorgan Snags Jabre
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By FN Crew
Friday, 30th May 2025, 3:06 am
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Enrichment Data:
Recruitment Trends in Legal Teams
The Grandmasters of Wall Street: Blackstone
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Recent Reinforcements:
In a strategic move, Blackstone has enlisted the services of a seasoned mergers and acquisitions attorney from White & Case to helm their legal matters. The specific name of the newbie remains under wraps for now[1].
Vacancies Galore:
As of 30th May 2025, Blackstone is actively seeking talent for roles such as Legal & Compliance - Corporate Legal, AVP in New York, NY. This position calls for expertise in handling legal matters revolving around corporate governance and public companies[3].
The Goliath of Banking: JPMorgan
Alas, no fresh faces in JPMorgan's legal team have been announced as of May 30th, 2025. Nevertheless, JPMorgan Private Bank has been busy hiring other top-tier executives, like Vincent Tang for a leadership role in Hong Kong, and Chris Harwood to head up operations in Southeast Asia[5]. Although these hires aren't part of the legal team, it signals ongoing recruitment efforts within the broader organization.
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Blackstone's strategic expansion in the legal sphere is evident as they've hired a seasoned attorney from White & Case, demonstrating their commitment to robust legal support in their trading and business operations. Meanwhile, JPMorgan is also bolstering its workforce, though not in the legal realm as of now, with hires like Vincent Tang in Hong Kong and Chris Harwood in Southeast Asia, indicating a broader focus on finance and business growth.
