Vice President, Debt Negotiation
The Vice President of Debt Negotiation will lead complex debt negotiations for private credit and alternative financing transactions, focusing on documentation risk management. Candidates should have 5 years of relevant experience in law firms or financial institutions and possess strong negotiation skills. A Bachelor’s Degree, JD, and transactional experience with corporate debt transactions are required.
The Role
Blue Owl is seeking a Debt Negotiation, Vice President who will be responsible for leading complex debt negotiations across private credit and alternative financing transactions. The Vice President will lead the review and negotiation of financing commitment papers and credit agreement documentation for complex debt financing transactions across Blue Owl’s investment platforms. Positioned as a documentation and market‑practice expert, this role partners closely with internal deal teams and external counsel to assess and mitigate documentation risk, with a particular focus on covenant structures and key credit terms.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with internal deal teams and external counsel to review and negotiate critical financing documentation with a special emphasis on covenants.
- Advise senior leadership and investment committee on deal documentation risk for each transaction.
- Serve as internal documentation experts, including advising on recent trends and current market practice.
- Participate in internal educational initiatives and programs designed to teach elements of transaction structuring.
Qualifications
- Prefer 5 years’ experience at a combination of a large law firm and a financial institution, preferably in direct lending or leveraged finance.
- Bachelor’s Degree and a JD
- Transactional experience with sponsor leverage buyouts and corporate debt transactions.
- Experience in working across teams in high intensity environments, with demonstrated ability to play lead roles and make decisions.
- Sound credit analysis skills is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
Benefits
Benefits for this role include Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Family Planning Support, Paid Time Off, and Leave of Absences. All such benefits are subject to the terms/conditions of the Company’s benefits plans and policies.
Blue Owl Capital
Blue Owl is an alternative asset manager focused on direct lending and asset-based finance.