Description:

Responsibilities:
As part of the Global Tax Structuring team, the individual will have responsibility for U.S. and other global tax structuring and legal matters.

Responsibilities include:

Advising Oaktree stakeholders and investment professionals with respect to new product tax structuring, fund formation and launch and tax considerations relevant to strategic client partnerships.
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.
Advising on tax aspects of strategic initiatives and transactions, including corporate tax matters, complex partnerships and ad-hoc tax advisory projects.
Assisting with IRS and state audit management; and
Performing other tasks and projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

5-10 years legal experience within tax with a law firm and/or within the financial services or asset management 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;
Proven capability in analyzing complex data, evaluating information and drawing logical conclusions;
Demonstrated ability to identify key issues and propose solutions; and
Track record in planning and project management and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Personal Attributes:

Maintains at all times a high level of integrity and professionalism;
Is highly organized and detail-oriented, with focus on developing and improving efficient processes;
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a small team and speak in large group settings;
Has ability to resolve demanding situations with internal clients in a professional manner;
Is able to work in a collaborative manner with other members of the global staff in Legal, Compliance, Tax & Treasury, Accounting, Operations and other departments;
Exercises good business judgment and is aware of when it is necessary to escalate issues;
Is a self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision, and
Is proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook and other business software.

Education:
Bachelor's degree and JD or an equivalent law degree is required.