Associate, Paralegal Corporate

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of board and committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, and minutes
• Support coordination of board meetings and maintenance of board portals
• Support preparation and filing of SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements) and EDGAR filings
• Assist with Section 16 and Insider Compliance, including Forms 3, 4, and 5
• Maintain corporate entity databases, structure charts, and compliance calendars
• Support entity formations, dissolutions, and state filings for domestic and international subsidiaries
• Assist with equity plan administration, including tracking vesting and exercises
• Support due diligence and document organization for M&A and financing transactions
• Assist with KYC/AML requests, due diligence questionnaires, and regulatory filings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of corporate paralegal or related legal experience
• Basic understanding of corporate governance and entity management
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of professional ethics and integrity when handling confidential matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to public company reporting or SEC filings
• Experience with legal or entity management systems (e.g., Diligent, Workiva)
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent training
• Notary Public (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) program with company match
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Mental health, mindfulness, and wellbeing app access
• Financial wellness benefits and new parent leave
• Education sponsorship program

About the Company

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. With approximately $644 billion of assets under management, Ares operates a global platform with over 4,400 employees.