Assistant Vice President or Vice President, Corporate Finance Attorney - Global Private Debt

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $192 billion in assets under management.

The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities.

The firm has over 1000 employees and offices in 18 cities worldwide.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that is collaborative, curious, inclusive and honors diversity of thought.

Providing training and career development opportunities and emphasizing strong support for our local communities through philanthropic initiatives are essential to our culture.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate finance legal advice and support, including working with outside counsel, senior officers and investment professionals within Oaktree's Global Private Debt strategy
• Negotiate and execute portfolio company investments alongside other members of the deal team, primarily in credit-based investments
• Assist with preparing, reviewing and negotiating all loan documentation, including, financing grids, commitment papers, letters of intent, term sheets, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements and all ancillary agreements and deliverables
• Negotiate and execute amendments, post-closing deliverables and other necessary items throughout the life of the investment alongside other members of the deal team
• Assist deal team with closing portfolio company investments, including working closely with Operations, Accounting and Tax
• Research and review new market trends in private credit, secondary market trading, and cross-boarder transactions
• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to design and implement firm-wide procedures
• Support deal-related counterparty KYC requirements and inbound KYC requests
• Provide support on other transactional matters and special projects

Experience Required

3+ years of legal experience at an Am Law 100 law firm with an emphasis on finance and experience with sponsor lending, non-sponsor lending and syndicated facilities.

Experience with life science lending, mezzanine lending, cross-boarder transactions, and English law credit facilities as well as exposure to asset management, investment funds and other corporate transactional work is a plus.

• Familiarity with and ability to review, revise and draft credit agreements, security agreements, term sheets, letters of intent, commitment papers, and ancillary deal documents is required.
• Exceptional writing, drafting and communication skills are mandatory.
• Proven capability in analyzing complex data, evaluating information and drawing logical conclusions and demonstrated ability to identify key issues.
• Track record in planning and project management and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deliverables.
• Ability to resolve stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Able to work in a collaborative manner with other members of the investment team, other investment groups, and other global staff in Legal and Compliance, Tax, Accounting and other departments.
• Exercise good business judgment and aware of when issues need to be escalated.

Education

A Bachelor's degree and a law degree is required.

Base Salary Range : $225,000 - $250,000

$225,000 - $250,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work arrangement.

The base salary offered will be commensurate with experience and / or qualifications, industry knowledge and expertise, as well as prior training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.