Vice President, Legal (Global Capability Center) na Oaktree

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Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with about $200 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 1200 employees and offices in 24 cities worldwide.

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Position Summary:

This person will advise on a broad range of global employment law and employee relations matters across the Oaktree group. This role will cover Oaktree’s offices in Hyderabad, GIFT City and Mumbai.  This person will also be expected to work on US, EMEA and APAC employment law matters.

The role will be based full time in Hyderabad.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising on day-to-day employment and labor law issues, including recruitment matters, disciplinary action and preventative management as well as incentive and benefit entitlements across the Oaktree group ([US, EMEA and] APAC regions);

• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, incentive and carry documentation and settlement agreements;

• Coordinating, managing and working with outside counsel on employment and benefits issues requiring law firm support;

• Providing disputes / litigation support when required;

• Providing guidance, conducting research, and monitoring pending changes and trends in employment and labor-related laws;

• Running training on workplace related matters;

• Maintaining, updating and drafting employee handbooks and policies.

• Performing other tasks and projects as necessary.

Experience Required

• Willingness to relocate to Hyderabad, if necessary.

• Law degree and qualified solicitor.

• Indicative guide of at least 10 years of relevant experience with a [law firm and / or within the financial services industry or asset management industry (although equivalent experience will be considered).

• Extensive understanding and experience of employment law and compensation arrangements across India and preferably US, EMEA and / or APAC regions.

• Ability to review, draft and negotiate contracts is required.

• 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.

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.

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