# Vice President, Investment Adviser Regulatory Counsel at Ares

- Company: Ares
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: New York, NY
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $250K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://aresmgmt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/New-York-NY/Vice-President--Investment-Adviser-Compliance--JD-required-_R8258?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ares-vice-president-investment-adviser-regulatory-counsel/

## 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


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