Principal, Counsel, Digital Infrastructure
About the role
Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. As part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to be a leader in the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With eight in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, the company has over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in its global pipeline. Ares is seeking a Principal to join the Digital Infrastructure Legal team. The Principal will serve as a senior member of the Legal team, providing strategic legal advice in connection with Ares’ Digital Infrastructure business, with a focus on the revenue, product, and marketing teams. This position will play a crucial role in negotiating leases and other revenue‑generating agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing contractual agreements, and mitigating legal risks associated with business operations.
Responsibilities
- Providing expert legal advice and guidance to the revenue, product, and marketing teams on a wide range of matters, including contract negotiations, lease agreements, joint ventures, intellectual property rights, advertising and marketing regulations, and data privacy laws.
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various commercial agreements, including sales contracts, licensing agreements, service level agreements, partnership agreements, and lease agreements.
- Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives while minimizing legal risks.
- Conducting legal research and analysis on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to keep abreast of changes and developments that may impact the company's operations.
- Advising on product development and marketing initiatives.
- Managing and overseeing litigation matters related to sales, product, marketing, and real estate activities, including disputes with customers, vendors, landlords, and regulatory authorities.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures related to sales, product, and marketing activities to promote legal compliance and risk management.
- Developing and providing training and education to internal stakeholders on legal issues relevant to sales, product development, and marketing activities.
- Engaging and managing external legal counsel and consultants, driving efficient execution, cost management and consistency of legal approach across transactions.
- Supporting corporate governance initiatives and compliance programs to maintain the company's integrity and reputation in the marketplace.
- Advising on legal and structural considerations specific to asset managers and alternative investment platforms, including issues relating to fund structures, management companies, carried interest arrangements, co‑investments and strategic partnerships.
- Partnering with senior stakeholders on new initiatives, such as expansion into new geographies; driving best practices, including developing scalable processes, playbooks and precedent documentation to support an active Digital Infrastructure pipeline.