Position Specification

Position Title: Assistant Vice President / Vice President

Reporting To: Managing Director, Legal (based in Hong Kong)

Location: Hong Kong

Our Company

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 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.

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

Scope and Responsibilities

Based in Hong Kong, the individual will have responsibility for legal and regulatory matters impacting Oaktree’s business activities across the APAC region, with primary lead coverage of China.  

Responsibilities will include:

• Advising Oaktree’s Corporate, Capital Formation and Investment teams with respect to Oaktree’s business and operational activities in the APAC region, including advising on (i) corporate structuring, governance, employment, regulatory filings/registrations and drafting of constitutional and other related documents, and (ii) fund investment structures, fund registrations and drafting and negotiating distribution, offering, constitutional and other related documents.
• Managing Oaktree’s QDLP business in China; act as lead advisor to members of the QDLP team, including Capital Formation (in HK, Shanghai and Beijing), Compliance and Fund Accounting; act as primary legal contact to external parties, including PRC-based asset managers, distributors, custodians and administrators.
• Coordinating with Oaktree’s Compliance team in relation to Oaktree’s business and operational activities across the APAC region, including regulatory obligations relating to licenses, permissions, memberships and authorizations. 
• 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 establishing/maintaining/liquidating Oaktree’s APAC entities, as needed.
• Providing guidance, conducting research and monitoring new requirements on APAC matters, including regulatory issues, licensing matters, conflict management, offering and marketing rules, regulatory inspections, inquiries and investigations, trading activities, anti-bribery, data privacy, cybersecurity and anti-money laundering.
• Working closely with members of the Legal, Compliance, HR, Accounting, Tax and other departments in Los Angeles, London and APAC to coordinate various responsibilities.
• Coordinating, managing and working with various external advisers.
• Performing other tasks and projects as necessary.

Experience Required

• 4-8 years legal experience with a law firm and/or within the financial services/asset management industry.
• Knowledge of APAC regulatory regimes, including offering, licensing and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience and working knowledge of QDLP, QFLP, QDII, QFII and/or WFOE PFM and AMAC;
• Familiarity and ability to review, draft and negotiate contracts (in English and Chinese), including commercial agreements, as well as corporate and fund documents.
• Proven capability in analyzing complex data, evaluating information and drawing logical conclusions and demonstrated ability to identify key issues;
• Track record in planning and project management and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional drafting and communication skills in Mandarin / Simplified Chinese is mandatory.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Intellectually curious, energized by learning new things and engaging across a wide range of issues
• Strong problem-solving skills, adept at identifying, analyzing and conducting research into issues
• Strong business judgment and aware of when it is necessary to escalate issues
• Self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills (in English and Chinese)
• Ability to present complex material and communicate across departments and different offices
• Highly organized, hard-working and detail oriented
• 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 Oaktree team

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Law degree or qualifications, such as JD or an equivalent law degree 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.