Hybrid Assistant Vice President, Legal bei Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

Our company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $209 billion in assets under management as of June 2025. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, real estate, and equity. The firm has over 1450 employees and offices in 25 cities worldwide.

We believe our competitive advantage includes our uniform investment philosophy, global platform and most importantly, our highly skilled employees.  Oaktree is committed to cultivating a culture that encourages collaboration, intellectual stimulation, training and career development, diversity and inclusion and support to our communities through philanthropy.   

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

Scope and responsibilities

Oaktree is looking for a junior lawyer to join their London team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.  The successful candidate will be focusing primarily on corporate matters and fundraising.

The position will work with colleagues in our offices globally, primarily London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg and Hong Kong.

Responsibilities will include:

• Corporate matters in EMEA and APAC:

  • Advise on and manage corporate projects, such as internal group re-organizations;

  • Monitor and address regulatory developments;

  • Negotiate corporate vendor contracts;

  • Provide litigation support;

  • Advise on data protection and privacy matters;

  • Advise on employment and HR matters; and

  • Participate in cross-departmental working groups to implement new initiatives.

• Fundraising and set-up of our open-ended investment funds (including UCITS) in Luxembourg:

  • Structure funds to address tax, legal and regulatory concerns;

  • Prepare offering and constitutional documents;

  • Negotiate placement agent and distribution agreements;

  • Negotiate credit facilities and other ancillary agreements;

  • Coordinate with and advise other departments regarding operational implications of documents;

  • Assist Marketing in addressing legal questions from prospects; and

• Advise on local marketing rules in EMEA and APAC.

Experience required

• 2-4 years PQE with a law firm and/or within the financial services or asset management industries;

• Ideal skillset: commercial, corporate, finance;

• Familiarity and ability to review, revise and draft contracts is required;

• Exceptional English writing, drafting and communication skills are required;

• Proven capability in analyzing complex data, evaluating information and drawing logical conclusions;

• Demonstrated ability to identify key issues.

Personal attributes

• High level of integrity and professionalism;

• Highly organized and detail oriented;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a small team;

• Ability to resolve stressful situations with internal clients and external parties in a professional manner;

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with other members of the global staff in Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Client Services, Tax, Accounting, Product Structuring & Launch and other departments; and

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

Education

• A bachelor’s degree from a top university or college and legal qualification is required.

• Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. is an equal opportunity employer

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.