Ares Paralegal OpportunityAres is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Firm's corporate governance, entity management, and regulatory compliance functions. This role is ideal for a candidate with foundational corporate paralegal experience who is looking to develop expertise in a sophisticated, fast-paced legal environment.The Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and senior paralegals to assist with public company reporting, board governance, entity maintenance, and transactional support.
The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the preparation of board and committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, and minutesSupport coordination of board meetings and maintenance of board portalsMaintain corporate records, minute books, and governance documentsAssist with director and officer onboarding and annual questionnairesSupport preparation and filing of certain aspects of SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements)Assist with EDGAR filings and maintenance of EDGAR access codesCoordinate documentation requests for audits and internal reviewsSupport administration of 10b5-1 trading plansMaintain corporate entity database, structure charts, and compliance calendarsAssist with entity formations, dissolutions, and state filingsSupport ongoing compliance for domestic and international subsidiariesAssist with equity plan administration, including tracking vesting and exercisesSupport execution and tracking of NDAs and standard agreementsAssist with KYC/AML requests, due diligence questionnaires, and regulatory filingsPrepare organizational charts and basic ownership summariesQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree3-5 years of corporate paralegal or related legal experienceBasic understanding of corporate governance and entity managementStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Strong sense of professional ethics, integrity, and accountability in handling confidential and high-stakes mattersPreferredExposure to public company reporting or SEC filingsExperience with legal or entity management systems (e.g., Diligent, Workiva)Paralegal certificate or equivalent trainingNotary Public (or willingness to obtain)CompensationThe 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.$100,000-$120,000The firm also offers robust benefits including 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.