Ares Management

Ares Management

Principal, Digital Infrastructure Counsel (Leasing & Customer Relationships)

Bellevue, WA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$300k-$350kDetected 28 days ago
Project ManagementCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future.
  • Job Description 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 our revenue, product, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives while minimizing legal risks.
  • Supporting corporate governance initiatives and compliance programs to maintain the company's integrity and reputation in the marketplace.
  • Driving best practices, including developing scalable processes, playbooks and precedent documentation to support an active Digital Infrastructure pipeline.

Requirements

  • Executive presence with the ability to engage, challenge, and influence senior leaders
  • Highly analytical and data-informed, with the ability to translate insights into action
  • Education: JD required with a strong academic background
  • Experience Required:
  • The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of strong technical and analytical capabilities, a sharp intellect and sound judgment, with demonstrated experience navigating complex legal and business issues in a fast-paced environment. They will bring a high degree of personal integrity, accountability and professionalism, and a client-focused mindset with a commitment to developing practical, creative solutions.
  • Data Center industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of sales, product, and marketing processes.
  • Proven track record of successfully negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.
  • Ability to move fast and take smart risk.
  • Demonstrated success as a growth-minded, authentic, service-oriented leader capable of motivating and guiding teams in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Successful candidates are highly organized and detail-oriented, with superior project management skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and a strong track record of execution and follow-through.
  • The role requires an enthusiastic and engaged team player who communicates effectively, adapts well to changing circumstances and is resilient, flexible and open to feedback. A strong sense of ownership, a results-driven approach and a commitment to achieving excellence are essential

Skills

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and facilitation skills

Compensation

  • The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below.
  • Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus.
  • $300,000 - $350,000 / annum
  • There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity.
  • Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Benefits

  • Developing and providing training and education to internal stakeholders on legal issues relevant to sales, product development, and marketing activities.
  • 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.
  • The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings.

Company info

  • Ares is seeking a Principal to join the Digital Infrastructure Legal team.
  • 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 our business operations.
  • Primary function & responsibilities
  • This is a highly visible, front-line role working closely with senior leadership, customers, investment professionals and cross-functional teams globally.
  • Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture.
  • Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
  • Managing and overseeing litigation matters related to sales, product, marketing, and real estate activities, including disputes with customers, vendors, landlords, and regulatory authorities.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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 includ
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