Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives.
With over $192 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Estate. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.
Together with over 820 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visitwww.blueowl.com.
Blue Owl is looking for a Vice President to join its Legal team. This role will be based in New York and provide legal coverage for private fund formation our investment platforms.
The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented and organized individual who can manage multiple projects and who has strong experience independently managing the fund formation process from launch through operation. We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented self-starters and excited about being part of a dynamic Legal team that covers a broad range of issues and strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Advising on all aspects of the formation and operation of Blue Owl’s private funds, including fund structuring and the preparation and negotiation of private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, side letters agreements, placement agreements and other fund documents
Managing and collaborating with external counsel and leading negotiations with counterparties
Advising on the various rules and regulations applicable to private fund offerings and addressing legal questions from internal business partners and investors
Overseeing projects and initiatives to support compliance with fund documents, internal policies and processes and laws and regulations
Supporting investment teams as needed on legal questions relating to private fund transactions
Fostering strong working relationships with key business partners to support client needs
Performing special projects and other responsibilities for the Legal team
What's Required:
2-8 years of experience at major law firm or in-house legal department working on private funds; experience with private credit funds preferred; experience with open-ended and closed-ended funds a plus
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
At least one active bar membership/license to practice law in any state
Excellent planning and organization skills; meticulous attention to detail is a must
Excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and willingness to roll up sleeves to get things done
Team player with enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity to learn more
It is expected that the base annual salary range for this New York City-based position will be $175,000-200,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.
Blue Owl is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.