Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

In-House

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Paralegal, Global Opportunities - Full Time - Los Angeles

Oaktree, a global investment manager specializing in alternative investments, is seeking a Paralegal to join our flagship Global Opportunities department. This is a full-time position based in our Los Angeles office. As a member of this team, you will work closely with investment professionals, corporate legal, tax and accounting departments, and portfolio companies on various matters related to investments made and held by the funds. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and experienced Paralegal to join a collaborative and diverse team within a highly reputable firm.

Responsibilities:

- Working with the investment team and outside counsel to assist with transaction execution, including finalizing documentation and closing transactions
- Reviewing transaction documentation and providing feedback to outside counsel
- Assisting with investment entity structuring and compliance policy integration with portfolio company policies and procedures
- Responding to requests for information on investments held within the funds from regulatory bodies, investors, and other parties
- Collecting documents and responding to "know your customer" requests from Oaktree counterparties
- Assisting with document production for legal proceedings
- Providing backup support for other team members, as needed
- Collaborating on special projects as they arise

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal in the transactional legal industry or with financial institutions
- Experience with closing transactions, M&A deals, loan closings, restructuring deals, and/or private equity
- Strong negotiation, communication, writing, and editing skills
- Careful attention to detail and ability to review documentation thoroughly
- Outstanding analytical and organizational skills

Personal Attributes:

- Strong work ethic, initiative, and attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Ownership and accountability for tasks and projects
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate issues thoughtfully
- Comfortable negotiating agreements with third parties
- Demonstrates integrity and professionalism

Education:

- Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certification or . preferred

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy:

Oaktree is dedicated to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We do not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. This policy applies to all applicants, employees, clients, and contractors of Oaktree. Any staff member who wishes to report a violation or suspected violation of this policy should contact their department head or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles:

For applicants in Los Angeles, we will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. The statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.