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 a leading global alternative investment manager. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Associate, Legal Project Manager to join our innovative legal team. This new role will be pivotal in driving our legal strategy and operational excellence. The position will be based in Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles or New York City. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal Strategy + Innovation, this role will be focused on strategy execution and project management as well as operational tasks designed to increase departmental cohesion and productivity. The ideal candidate will be able to think “big picture” and focus on what is essential while executing at a high level and leveraging their excellent communication skills (oral, visual and written) to create impact. The Ares Legal team is responsible for advising on a wide range of legal matters and helps guide Ares’ business through an evolving and complex financial, legal and regulatory environment across the multiple jurisdictions in which Ares operates. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Head of Legal Strategy + Innovation (“LSI”) Primary functions & responsibilities Assist the Head of LSI and Ares’ General Counsel with the formulation of the Legal department’s strategic road map—including: maintaining a database of pain points/opportunities for impact and potential, active and completed projects conducting research and initial feasibility assessments on potential initiatives, including cost-benefit analyses assisting with prioritization /project portfolio management measuring impact Manage an active roster of longer-term/cross-functional projects, including serving as an advisor to stakeholders and third-party service providers and acting as the go-to person for details and status updates Execute on a variety of discrete operational tasks—such as: preparing departmental newsletters and other communications maintaining the Legal intranet site and other knowledge management systems “producing” townhalls and offsites from a content perspective developing new-joiner materials Deliver presentations to stakeholders at multiple levels, focusing on key takeaways and clearly answering questions at the appropriate level of detail Drive projects forward with ability to “connect-the-dots” between dependencies and planning needs Identify best practices for operational processes and system optimizations Assist with implementation and integration activities Communicate business requirements to technical teams and vice versa Be hands-on in all aspects of project management, including: Requirements gathering, documentation and use case development Future-state process design and gap analyses Process workflow documentation and diagrams Training/acceptance plan development and execution Communications with stakeholders relative to the status Collaboration with stakeholders to create business cases, project plans, steering committee presentations, business requirements and other project documentation Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in business process re-engineering, process design, consulting or a related field Experience in the analysis and design of new business processes, requirements definition, implementation and change management Skills and Attributes: Analytical and systems-oriented mind with a passion for executing new ideas to increase efficiency and effectiveness Strong communication skills (oral, written, and visual) to all levels of the firm Team orientation and ability to work collaboratively Solutions-minded self-starter with the ability to see the “big picture” while balancing strategy and tactics Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines; result-oriented High proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., Asana, Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, PowerPoint, Visio, Loop, Confluence, etc.) Good judgment and understanding of when to solve issues independently versus escalating Demonstrated ability to identify and leverage available resources to accomplish tasks Comfort operating in dynamic, fast-paced, and unstructured environments Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Desire for continuous improvement and eagerness to identify and solve problems 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. $120,000 - $135,000 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. 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 December 31, 2024, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $484 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 3,200 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 December 31, 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.
