Assistant Vice President, Legal

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with over $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 1400 employees and offices in 24 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.

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Position Summary:
This person will have responsibility for handling legal and regulatory matters impacting Oaktree’s business and operational activities across different regions, with primary focus on India. The role will be based full time in Hyderabad.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising Oaktree’s corporate teams with respect to operational activities primarily related to Oaktree offices in Hyderabad, Mumbai and GIFT City;
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, managing intellectual property matters (including contentious matters) related to India, handling litigation/disputes, and advising on various other general corporate and commercial matters;
• Managing corporate governance matters, including company secretarial matters for entities in India and other jurisdictions in APAC and EMEA;
• Drafting, developing and maintaining various playbooks, handbooks, guidelines, trackers and other internal processes.
• Assisting HR on India employment law and employee relations matters and on lifecycle activities including preparation and negotiation of employment agreements, and separations;
• Providing litigation support and driving outcome;
• 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 (e.g., Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), 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; managing and mitigating legal risks;
• Coordinating, managing and working with various external advisers;
• Performing other tasks and projects as necessary.

Experience Required

• Willingness to relocate to Hyderabad, if necessary.
• At least 8-10 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.
• Ability to manage corporate governance including company secretarial matters for entities in India and other jurisdictions.
• A strong understanding of Indian laws including labour laws, privacy laws, and legal and regulatory frameworks and processes, is preferred.
• Experience in dealing with senior business stakeholders and managing ambiguity, especially in a highly matrixed organization is preferred.
• 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

• Law degree and/or qualifications.
• Candidates who are qualified company secretaries will have an added advantage.

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.