Ares Management · 19 hours ago
AVP Legal Counsel, Private Funds
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$230K/yr - $260K/yr
5+ years expAres Management Corporation is a leading alternative investment manager looking to hire an attorney to join its Legal team. The role focuses on private fund formation, involving legal documentation, investor negotiation, and collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Support all aspects of the private fund formation process, including fund structuring, review of legal documentation, investor negotiation and managing the closing process
Assist in development and implementation of legal and operational infrastructure to support fundraising and operation of funds through their life cycle
Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple departments and business lines to facilitate onboarding and operation of private funds and accounts
Work with tax and compliance teams to ensure compliance with applicable tax and securities laws
Remain up to date on relevant corporate governance and securities law developments
Manage relationships with external counsel
Qualification
Required
JD required with a strong academic background
5+ years of private fund formation experience
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
Superior communication skills
Strong client service orientation
Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others
Outstanding leadership and project management capabilities
Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; result oriented
A solutions-oriented self-starter with the ability to see the big picture
A proficient issue spotter who sees through the complexity and is a creative problem-solver
Ability to thoughtfully balance the legal and commercial aspects of an issue
An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
Preferred
Familiarity, and experience with legal matters relevant to private fund formation
Benefits
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)
Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
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
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
Recent News
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