Counsel, Corporate

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled attorney to join its dynamic legal team. This exciting role involves handling securities law matters, corporate governance, and compliance for public companies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with senior investment professionals and corporate boards. With a strong focus on relationship management and excellent communication skills, you will play a crucial role in navigating complex legal challenges. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their legal careers in a fast-paced investment management setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) program with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of securities and corporate experience required.
• Strong academic background with a JD degree.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file securities and disclosure documentation.
• Manage corporate governance items and compliance.

Skills

Securities Law

Corporate Governance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is looking to hire an attorney to join its existing Legal team of [50+] attorneys and other legal professionals. The position will be in Los Angeles and report to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate in Ares Legal team. The Counsel, Securities & Corporate will be responsible for general corporate matters, securities law filings and compliance, public capital markets, corporate governance, financings, and special projects, including strategic initiatives, for public companies sponsored and advised by the Ares. The Ares Legal team is responsible for advising on a wide range of legal matters as the Ares Legal team guides Ares' business through an evolving and complex financial, legal, and regulatory environment across the multiple jurisdictions in which we operate.

The ideal candidate will work directly with senior investment professionals and corporate boards, as well as the broader Ares Legal department and Finance & Accounting, Tax, Public Investor Relations, Communications and Compliance departments. Familiarity and experience with legal matters relevant to the alternative investment management industry, as well as externally managed companies, is preferable, but not required. This role is a great opportunity to be part of a team-oriented legal group and work at one of the largest alternative investment managers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with the drafting and filing of all securities and disclosure documentation.
2. Support all ’33 Act matters, including annual prospectus re-write and prospectus supplements for products in a continuous offering.
3. Support all ’34 Act filings, including 10-K, Qs, 8-Ks, Form 3/4s, etc.
4. Support non-traded and/or 1940 Act funds.
5. Manage the following corporate governance items:
1. Annual proxies.
2. Advisory Agreement Issues.
3. Equity Incentive Plans.
4. Valuation Issues.
5. CFTC and ’40 Act compliance.
6. Governance related to investment committee meetings.
6. Review announcements, press releases, investor presentations, investor and board communications and other materials (including preparing appropriate materials as necessary).
7. Remain up-to-date on relevant corporate governance and securities law developments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: JD required with a strong academic background.

Experience Required: 3-6 years of securities and corporate experience, ideally with some exposure to the alternative investment management industry, as well as externally managed companies. Significant collaboration with colleagues across multiple functions, including those in senior and executive leadership. Proven record of accomplishment in relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.

General Requirements:

1. Superior communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create content to specified audience.
2. Strong client service orientation.
3. Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others.
4. Outstanding leadership and project management capabilities.
5. Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail; process oriented.
6. Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; result oriented.
7. A solutions-oriented self-starter with the ability to see the big picture.
8. A proficient issue spotter who sees through the complexity and is a creative problem-solver.
9. Ability to thoughtfully balance the legal and commercial aspects of an issue.
10. An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes.

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$235,000 - $275,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.