Associate, Paralegal Corporate

Job Description

Ares 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance & Board Support
  • Assist in the preparation of board and committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, and minutes
  • Support coordination of board meetings and maintenance of board portals
  • Maintain corporate records, minute books, and governance documents
  • Aid in director and officer onboarding and annual questionnaires
• Public Company & SEC Support
  • Support preparation and filing of certain aspects of SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements)
  • Aid in EDGAR filings and maintenance of EDGAR access codes
  • Cover documentation requests for audits and internal reviews
  • Assist with Section 16 & Insider Compliance
  • Maintain Insider Tracking Lists and Compliance Calendars
  • Aid in administration of 10b5-1 trading plans
• Entity Management
  • Maintain corporate entity database, structure charts, and compliance calendars
  • Aid with entity formations, dissolutions, and state filings
  • Support ongoing compliance for domestic and international subsidiaries
• Equity Administration Support
  • Aid with equity plan administration, including tracking vesting and exercises
  • Cover coordination with HR, Finance, and third-party administrators
  • Maintain internal equity records and documentation
• Transactions & Legal Support
  • Aid with due diligence and document organization for M&A and financing transactions
  • Aid in execution and tracking of NDAs and standard agreements
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready legal files
• Regulatory & Compliance Support
  • Aid with KYC/AML requests, due diligence questionnaires, and regulatory filings
  • Prepare organizational charts and basic ownership summaries

Qualifications

• Required
  • 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 attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong sense of professional ethics, integrity, and accountability in handling confidential and high-stakes matters
• PREFERRED
  • 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)

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings, 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.