Vice President, Debt Negotiation

This is a front-line position working with various teams within Blue Owl to negotiate financing commitment papers and credit agreement terms for complex debt financing transactions.

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.

The base annual salary range for this New York-based position will be $200,000 to $250,000. Actual salary offered will be based on the candidate’s skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.