Senior Associate, Legal Vendor Strategy & Management

ARES OPERATIONS

Base: $120,000 - $145,000 py; bonus: discretionary...
Remote/hybrid (specific work mode not provided, but benefits suggest flexibility)
5+ years management consulting or procurement experience
Strong analytical skills for vendor performance evaluation
Proficiency in excel, google sheets, powerpoint, and slides
Ares Operations is seeking a Senior Associate for Legal Vendor Strategy & Management, focusing on enhancing vendor selection and management processes for legal service providers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in management consulting or legal operations, with strong analytical and relationship management skills

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for building the infrastructure for how the Legal department selects, manages, and evaluates outside counsel and other legal service providers.
  • The successful candidate will help build a more disciplined and data-informed approach to legal vendor selection, evaluation, and management using strong analytical abilities.
  • Ares offers robust benefits including comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) matching, mental health support, and education sponsorship programs.

Matching Summary

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Ares Operations is seeking a Senior Associate for Legal Vendor Strategy & Management, focusing on enhancing vendor selection and management processes for legal service providers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in management consulting or legal operations, with strong analytical and relationship management skills.

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $145,000 per annum; Bonus: Discretionary performance-based bonus available; Benefits: Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA, HSA, Life/Disability insurance, EAP, and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years management consulting or procurement experience
  • Strong analytical skills for vendor performance evaluation
  • Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and Slides
  • Experience with RFx processes and pricing analysis
  • Ability to lead cross-functional vendor governance workstreams

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with AI-enabled tools for vendor analysis
  • Experience with e-billing and spend analytics platforms
  • Background in legal department or law firm practice management
  • Comfort preparing materials for executive decision-making forums
  • Knowledge of alternative fee arrangements and commercial negotiation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in consulting, procurement, or legal operations
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex vendor governance projects

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