_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 either New York [or possibly Washington D.C.] and report to the Global Head of Wealth Management Distribution at Ares. The Associate Vice President, Counsel - Global Wealth Management Distribution, will be responsible for assisting the Global Head of Wealth Management Distribution to prove comprehensive legal support for the Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) business, including actively participating in the global expansion of the AWMS business (existing and new products), leading retail product development and managing regulatory affairs across many distinct markets, jurisdictions investment strategies and product structures. 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 with directly with senior management of Ares’ Wealth Management Solutions, as well as Public Investor Relations, Communications and Compliance and Regulatory departments.
Experience with legal matters related to the distribution of alternative investment management products is strongly preferred, as well as experience advising on associated broker dealer and regulatory issues. 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
Qualifications
Education: JD required with a strong academic background
Experience Required
General Requirements
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.
$200,000 to $250,000
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.