Associate Vice President, Legal Knowledge & Workflow Management
Ares Management CorporationNew York, New York, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States • Bellevue, Washington, United States • Denver, Colorado, United States
Posted January 13, 2026
250000 - 275000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Ares is a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future, guided by its core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy.
Job Description
Ares is seeking a former transactional attorney to join its Legal Strategy + Innovation (LSI) team as an Associate Vice President, Legal Knowledge & Workflow Management. The role is responsible for building and operationalizing Ares Legal’s knowledge ecosystem across multiple geographies and lines of business.
Requirements
- JD required. Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.
- 7+ years total experience, including at least 5+ years as a practicing transactional attorney (corporate, finance, M&A, private equity or fund formations).
- Proven ability to design, document and improve legal workflows and processes.
- Strong understanding of legal service delivery, knowledge management and matter governance.
- Experience collaborating across legal, business and technology teams to operationalize legal knowledge, standards and decision frameworks.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- 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