Vice President, Tax Attorney

Oaktree Capital Management • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with more than $220 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has more than 1,400 employees and offices in more than 25 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. (Include a high-level description of your department or sub-department or investment fund/strategy.) For additional information, please visit Oaktree’s website at http://www.oaktreecapital.com/ As part of the Global Tax Structuring team, the individual will have responsibility for global tax structuring and legal matters.

Requirements

• 5-10 years legal experience within tax with a l aw firm and / o r within t h e fi n ancial services or asset m anagement industry
• Strong understanding of US partnership and corporate tax law as well as rules applicable to US and non-US taxable and tax-exempt investors
• P roven capa b i l ity in a n a l yzing com p l ex d a t a , evaluating i n f orma t i on and drawing logical conclusi o n s
• Demons t r ates ab i lity t o iden t ify key issues and propose solutions
• Tra c k r ec o r d in p l an n i ng and p r oject management and i n mai n t ai n i ng composure under pressure while me e t i n g dea d l i nes
• Maintains at all times a h i gh le v el of i n t egrity and professionalism
• Is h i g h l y organ i z e d and deta i l-ori e n ted, with focus on developing and improving efficient processes
• Has excellent communic a t i o n and interpersonal skills, and ability to work i n a sma l l team and speak in large group settings
• H as ab i lity to resolve d e mandi n g s i tu a t ions in a profession a l manner
• Is a b l e to wo r k in a c o l l abora t ive m a n ner w i t hin a global organization
• Exercises excellent business j u d gment and is aware of w h en it is n ecessary to escal a t e issue s
• Is a solutions-oriented self-starter with t h e a b i l i ty to take initiative and w o r k with mi n i mal s u p ervisi o n
• Bachelor’s degree and JD or equivalent law degree required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the investment process in connection with transactions undertaken by Oaktree managed funds including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations, spin-offs, and debt and equity financings
• Monitoring tax developments to assess potential investment portfolio impact and opportunities
• Partnering with portfolio managers and investment professionals with respect to ongoing portfolio optimization and tax management considerations
• Advising on tax aspects of strategic initiatives and transactions (including corporate tax matters, complex partnerships and ad-hoc tax advisory projects), and supporting senior leadership in respect of strategic decisions
• Assisting with IRS and state audit management
• Supporting the Global Client Group and other stakeholders on new product launches and tax considerations relevant to strategic client partnerships
• Performing other tasks and projects as necessary
• Developing and maintaining relevant industry contacts and managing relationships with third party tax advisors, accounting firms and law firms with a continued focus on identifying best-in-class service providers.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work arrangement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees