Legal Associate

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives.

With over $165 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023, 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 and individual investors differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Together with over 685 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com.

This role is in office Monday to Thursday.

About the Role:

Blue Owl is looking for an Associate to join the Legal Analyst team in the New York (Manhattan) or New Jersey (Short Hills) office. We are looking for a dynamic and proactive team player who will work closely with members of the Blue Owl Compliance, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations, Operations, Technology, and Investment Teams.

The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented and organized individual who can manage multiple projects and who is excited about supporting a Legal team that covers a broad range of issues. We are looking for candidates who are intellectually curious and interested in the intersection of law, technology, and finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with attorneys on day-to-day legal support to the Private Wealth and Institutional Business Development groups

• Review, draft and track distribution and placement agent agreements with third party intermediaries in the United States and globally including in respect of business development companies, REITs and private funds

• Support business and legal department on key initiatives, including coordinating with global colleagues and other stakeholders on finalizing distribution agreements and other time sensitive matters

• Draft responses and organize materials in response to due diligence requests

• Review client facing documentation

• Provide support to the day-to-day operations of the Legal department

• Develop and maintain trackers and materials using data from across the organization

• Review non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in coordination with external counsel

• Develop strong working relationships and partnerships with other teams to support client needs

• Ensure that all Legal team records are stored in secure, organized file systems to support shared knowledge and compliant record-keeping

• Perform special projects and other responsibilities for the Legal team

• Coordinate signatures for documents and various materials

What's Required:

• 3+ years of experience at major law firm or in-house legal department, prior experience working on distribution and placement agent agreements preferred

• Bachelor's degree

• Strong working knowledge of Monday.com, Salesforce and Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel

• Demonstrated drive for results and ability to prioritize risks and projects to focus on what's important in a fast- paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Excellent planning and organization skills; meticulous attention to detail is a must

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Solutions-oriented problem solver Strong work ethic and willingness to roll up sleeves to get things done

• Team player with enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity to learn more

It is expected that the base annual salary range for this New York City-based position will be $100,000 to $115,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

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.