Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®.
With over $315 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.
Together with over 1,390 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com
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.
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.
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 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
Skills Required
- 5 years' experience in a large law firm and a financial institution
- Bachelor's Degree and a JD
- Transactional experience with leveraged buyouts and corporate debt transactions
- Experience in high intensity team environments
- Sound credit analysis skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
Blue Owl Capital Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited vacation, Flexible Fridays, and a fully remote August are explicitly offered, providing unusually broad time-off options for the industry. Generous PTO and paid sick time are also part of the stated package.
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Healthcare Strength — Company-provided medical, dental, and vision coverage is included as a core benefit. Some plan options are described as low cost, reinforcing the strength of the healthcare offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and fertility/family‑planning benefits are explicitly included. Family support is highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®. With $235 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Estate. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation. Together with over 1,050 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com. Social Media Disclaimers https://www.blueowl.com/social-media-disclaimers
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