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Vice President, Investment Adviser Regulatory Counsel

Ares · New York, NY · On-site

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About the role

Ares is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Legal & Compliance team as a Vice President – Investment Adviser Regulatory Counsel. This is a unique opportunity to serve as a senior regulatory adviser supporting investment professionals on complex investment structuring and regulatory matters across Ares' global platform. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house with an alternative asset manager, private fund sponsor or other investment adviser
  • Deep knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940
  • Considerable experience with co-investment exemptive relief, affiliated transaction analysis and conflicts management
  • Experience advising on sophisticated investment structures
  • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with investment professionals and advise across multiple alternative asset classes
  • Experience interacting with senior business leaders, outside counsel and other key stakeholders
More about this role

Ares' Legal & Compliance Department oversees the Firm's global Legal, Regulatory and Compliance functions and programs. Under the leadership of the Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer, the Compliance and Regulatory functions are comprised of teams that operate collaboratively with a global focus, including Regulatory, which oversees global regulatory matters relating to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940 and other regulatory regimes.

Ares is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Legal & Compliance team as a Vice President – Investment Adviser Regulatory Counsel. This is a unique opportunity to serve as a senior regulatory adviser supporting investment professionals on complex investment structuring and regulatory matters across Ares' global platform.

The successful candidate will work closely with investment professionals, Legal & Compliance colleagues and outside counsel to advise on novel transaction structures, investment allocation, conflicts management and other sophisticated adviser regulatory matters. The role requires sound judgment and the ability to provide practical regulatory advice that supports the business while...

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