Counsel, Corporate

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 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:
6. Annual proxies
7. Advisory Agreement Issues
8. Equity Incentive Plans
9. Valuation Issues
10. CFTC and ’40 Act compliance
11. Governance related to investment committee meetings
12. Review announcements, press releases, investor presentations, investor and board communications and other materials (including preparing appropriate materials as necessary)
13. 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

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.

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 September 30, 2024, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $464 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 3,100 employees operating across North 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 September 30, 2024. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.