Legal Coordinator, Alt Credit

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Legal Coordinator in the Alternative Credit Group. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with investment professionals and the broader legal team. You'll provide essential legal support for transaction execution while enhancing internal processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment. This position not only promises professional growth but also contributes to impactful projects within a collaborative culture. If you're eager to make a difference in the investment landscape, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) Program with Company Match

Flexible Savings Accounts

Healthcare Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a corporate environment, preferably in law.
• Experience in Leveraged Finance, Private Equity M&A, or Investment Funds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal matters across the Alternative Credit business.
• Coordinate legal workflows and document management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DealCloud

GEMS

Job description

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Legal Coordinator, Alt Credit

Apply locations New York, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R6335

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

The Ares Alternative Credit Group is looking to add an Analyst Legal Coordinator to its US legal team.The Ares Alternative Credit Group is a leading manager of liquid and illiquid credit strategies including CLOs, private and rated asset backed securities, residential debt securities, net lease, residential mortgages, private placements as well as directly originated and other bespoke solutions, with approximately $44.5 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2024.

This is a visible “front-line” role working directly with and coordinating among Alternative Credit investment professionals as well as the broader Ares Legal department, Compliance, Finance & Accounting, Tax, Fund Investor Relations, Public Investor Relations, and Investment Operations in providing legal support of business objectives including all stages of transaction execution.

The position will be based in New York. The Legal Coordinator will possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, organizational and time management skills.

A successful individual in this role must have good corporate agility and dexterity, will be motivated, detail oriented, with a great attitude who can work autonomously, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced environment. A successful individual in this role will be a proactive self-starter who is process improvement focused, who can “run” with projects, “speaks up” and actively seeks constructive feedback, all while demonstrating strong integrity and professionalism in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.

This role will also require the individual in this position to develop an understanding of the Ares Management platform as a whole and how both legal and business issues in the Alternative Credit Group can impact the entire platform. We value a strong culture and pride ourselves on being inclusive and collaborative.

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

• Assist with and facilitate coordination of legal matters across the Alternative Credit business, including:
• Providing administrative and project support with respect to day-to-day transaction execution, corporate governance matters, including document and records management, entity management, corporate data, conflicts clearances, vendor agreements, NDAs and other transactional matters.
• Assisting with and coordinating (as an active participant) in the legal workflow (e.g. reviewing, revising and/or negotiating NDAs, engagement letters, facilitating document requests or inquiries from fund administrators, third party managers, banks and other market participants, regulatory authorities, etc. relating to KYC/AML matters, fund formation, fund restructuring and/or account onboarding).
• Working with other business/legal/operations stakeholders to implement and improve internal processes and workflows.
• Organizing, maintaining, and periodically auditing electronic and hard copy records and files relating to various matters, including highly sensitive information.
• Assisting paralegals and attorneys with deal specific, private fund and public company matters, including records management, resolutions, information requests, disclosure questionnaires and tracking various internal approvals.
• Additional transactional or business-related projects and tasks, including the creation of billing codes and invoice processing, as needed.
• Participating in certain Ares-wide or “house” projects as needed on a global basis.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a strong academic background.

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience working in a corporate environment, preferably at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house with background in Leveraged Finance, Private Equity M&A and/or Investment Funds.
• Investment management industry experience and familiarity with Investment Company Act of 1940 is appreciated, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other MS Office software products.
• Experience with DealCloud, GEMS or other information management or analytics software.

General Requirements:

• Ares is a flat, flexible, dynamic, and growing organization with an entrepreneurial spirit. Given the position’s scope of responsibilities and the desire to find someone who can grow and develop with the business, the ideal candidate is someone with a growth mindset who:

• Has good corporate dexterity and agility, and is willing to learn on the fly and can think strategically about ways to improve internal & external workflows, processes, and procedures
• Is a proficient issue spotter who sees through complexity and is a creative problem-solver.
• Is collaborative, and a team player who is a cultural fit and can effectively interact with groups across the entire platform of the firm.
• Has excellent interpersonal/written and verbal communication skills, translating into an ability to convey information concisely and persuasively, and interact well with a variety of personalities.
• Is a “doer” who can execute with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Is a self-starter who can balance/prioritize multiple tasks with competing and shifting priorities and can pivot as needed.
• Has excellent organizational skills and can follow through on long-term projects.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to learn and continually improve and is intellectually inquisitive.

Reporting Relationships

Senior Paralegal, Credit

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.

$90,000 - $105,000

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.

About Us

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $546 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,100 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com .

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

(1) As of March 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.