Principal Counsel, Corporate

Ares

Multiple Locations
Base: $300,000-$360,000; bonus/equity: discretiona...
Global mergers and acquisitions
Corporate strategy transactions
Asset manager legal considerations
The Principal, Counsel will serve as a senior member of the Legal team, providing strategic legal advice in connection with Ares’ firmwide initiatives, with a primary focus on global mergers and acquisitions and other corporate strategy activities

Job Summary

  • The Principal, Counsel will serve as a senior member of the Legal team, providing strategic legal advice in connection with Ares’ firmwide initiatives, with a primary focus on global mergers and acquisitions and other corporate strategy activities.
  • This is a highly visible, “front-line” role working closely with senior leadership, investment professionals and cross-functional teams globally, including Corporate Strategy, Tax, Compliance, Finance, Investor Relations and Human Resources.
  • The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and various wellness and financial support programs.

Matching Summary

The Principal, Counsel will serve as a senior member of the Legal team, providing strategic legal advice in connection with Ares’ firmwide initiatives, with a primary focus on global mergers and acquisitions and other corporate strategy activities.

Salary

Base: $300,000-$360,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary performance-based bonus; Benefits: Robust Benefits offerings

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global mergers and acquisitions
  • Corporate strategy transactions
  • Asset manager legal considerations
  • Cross-border legal advice
  • Legal risk management

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Client-focused mindset
  • Entrepreneurial and resourceful
  • Resilient, flexible, and open to feedback

Key Requirements

  • JD required
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Strong foundation in M&A
  • Experience advising investment managers

Work Rights

Not specified

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