Vice President or Senior Vice President, Attorney, Global Private Debt
Oaktree Capital Management
- Location
- New York
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- H-1B history
- 1 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About this role
Our Company
Oaktree is a part of Brookfield’s credit platform and since 1995, Oaktree has been a global leader in alternative investment management. Oaktree has over $220 billion in total assets under management with a deep expertise investing across capital structures, and emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has more than 1,500 employees and offices in more than 25 cities worldwide. Specific to its credit strategies, Oaktree has more than $160 billion in assets under management, investing in both liquid and illiquid instruments sourced directly from borrowers and via public markets. There are over 200 investment professionals working within its credit-based strategies. Oaktree is 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 Mentor, train and eventually take-on direct management responsibilities for more junior members of the legal team within Global Private Debt Assist 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-border transactions Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to design and implement firm-wide procedures Supervise operations team members in their collection of counterparty KYC for Global Private Debt deals as needed Provide support on other transactional matters and special projects Experience Required 7+ years of legal experience at a top 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-border transactions, and English law credit facilities as well as exposure to asset management, investment funds and other corporate transactional work is a plus In-house candidates should have at least 5+ years of experience at a top law firm and current experience working within a credit-based investment team Expert level knowledge of financing grids, credit agreements, security agreements, term sheets, letters of intent, commitment papers, and ancillary deal documents Exceptional writing, drafting and communication skills Proven ability to manage and train junior personnel 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 Ability to work in a collaborative manner with other