Hybrid Senior Vice President, Legal bei Oaktree

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $203 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024.​​​ 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 1,200 employees and offices in 23​​ 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.

Position Summary:

This person will be responsible for and execute end-to-end legal activities related to Oaktree’s new global capability center in Hyderabad, India. The role will be based full time in Hyderabad.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising Oaktree’s corporate teams with respect to operational activities primarily in the Hyderabad office, including advising on corporate structuring, governance, employment, regulatory filings/registrations and drafting of constitutional and other related documents;

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, managing intellectual property matters (including contentious matters), handling litigation/disputes and advising on various other general corporate and commercial matters;

• Liaising and coordinating with regulators and government authorities on ongoing business and operational activities, and assisting with maintaining Oaktree’s Hyderabad entity (which, over time, may grow into other Oaktree Indian entities);

• Assisting HR on lifecycle activities including preparation and negotiation of employment agreements, and separations;

• Providing litigation support;

• Providing guidance, conducting research and monitoring new requirements on Indian matters, including regulatory issues, licensing matters, regulatory inspections, inquiries and investigations, trading activities, anti-bribery, data privacy, cybersecurity and anti-money laundering;

• Working closely with members of the Legal, HR, Compliance, Accounting and other departments in Los Angeles, London and Hong Kong to coordinate the various responsibilities;

• Coordinating, managing and working with various external advisers;

• Over time, managing and supervising certain legal department personnel that are based in Oaktree’s Hyderabad office or other India offices as needed,

• Performing other tasks and projects as necessary.

Experience required

• Willingness to relocate to Hyderabad, if necessary.

• At least 8-12 years of experience with a law firm and / or within the financial services industry or asset management industry. 

• Ability to review, draft and negotiate contracts including commercial agreements as well as corporate documents is required.

• An understanding of Indian labor laws, and regulatory frameworks and processes is preferred.

• Experience in dealing with senior business stakeholders and managing ambiguity, especially in a highly matrixed organization.

• Exceptional English writing, drafting and communication skills are mandatory.

Personal attributes

• Must possess a high level of integrity and professionalism;

• Must be highly organized and detail oriented;

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a small team;

• Has ability to resolve stressful situations with internal clients and regulators in a professional manner;

• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with other members of the global staff in Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Client Relations, Tax, Accounting, Human Resources, Operations and other departments; and

• Exercises good business judgment and is aware of when it is necessary to escalate issues.

Education

• Degree in Law

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.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.