Vice President, Wealth Management Counsel
Core
Vice President Counsel advising on legal and regulatory matters for Ares Wealth Management Solutions, covering product development, distribution, and client management for global wealth management channels.
Role type
Senior in-house general counsel (wealth management)
Builds
Perpetual, semi-liquid investment products (non-traded REITs, BDCs, private funds, interval funds) for global wealth management clients
Domain
Alternative investments, wealth management, securities regulation
Deliverable
Production legal frameworks and regulatory compliance for investment products
Required skills
Securities law expertise, regulatory risk management, contract negotiation, cross-jurisdictional compliance (US/Luxembourg/Cayman/Australia), stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Generalist legal mindset, creative problem solving, commercial acumen, leadership development
Technologies
Legal research databases, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Advise on legal/reputational risks for AWMS business; Support new and existing product initiatives; Negotiate distribution agreements; Advise on regulatory matters under US Investment Company Act, Securities Act, Exchange Act, and offshore regulations; Manage relationships with outside counsel
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential