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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. 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. Job Description Ares is seeking a Legal Engineering Lead (Associate Vice President) to join Corporate Technology, reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance Technology. This role will lead engineering delivery, platform health, and ongoing evolution of technology solutions supporting Ares’ Legal and related risk and third-party governance workflows—driving scalable, secure, and audit-ready capabilities that improve operational efficiency and control effectiveness. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader with deep familiarity across Legal\u002FGC processes and related risk workflows, ideally from a large alternative asset manager or similarly complex regulated firm (large law firm experience supporting sophisticated legal operations is also valued). This leader will bring strong technical fundamentals (e.g., SQL and at least one coding language), experience with integrations and data platforms, and the ability to partner closely with business stakeholders and vendors to deliver measurable outcomes. This role requires experience implementing and operating modern legal and risk platforms, including matter management and e-billing (e.g., Simple Legal \u002F Passport \u002F Apperio or similar), Legal Entity Management (e.g., GEMS), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions (e.g., Icertis, Ironclad), and third-party risk management (TPRM) and intake tooling (e.g., Zip and comparable platforms). RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead engineering delivery and operational ownership for the Legal and technology portfolio, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and audit-ready. • Serve as the technical lead for platform strategy, implementation, and support across Legal systems, including matter management\u002Fe-billing, legal entity management, CLM, and third-party intake\u002FTPRM tooling. • Partner with Legal, and key stakeholder groups to translate business needs into clear technical requirements, solution designs, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes. • Own end-to-end delivery: discovery, architecture\u002Fdesign, build\u002Fconfiguration, testing\u002FUAT, release, and production support—aligned with SDLC, change management, and operational readiness. • Establish and maintain integration patterns and data flows across core platforms (APIs, batch, middleware), supporting reporting, auditability, and downstream finance\u002Fprocurement or records-management dependencies. • Drive strong engineering discipline: configuration standards, code quality, peer review, automated testing where applicable, environment management, and release governance. • Ensure embedded controls across workflows: approvals, access management, segregation of duties, evidence capture, and traceability aligned to audit and regulatory expectations. • Lead a small team of technical resources, providing coaching, prioritization, and delivery oversight; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. • Manage vendors\u002Fpartners as needed: solution selection support, implementation oversight, SLA\u002Fservice performance, roadmap alignment, and cost management. • Provide transparent, executive-ready reporting on platform health, delivery status, risks\u002Fissues, dependencies, and remediation plans QUALIFICATIONS: 5+ years of progressive technology experience, including significant hands-on delivery experience supporting Legal systems and governance platforms in a complex environment. Experience in complex, regulated financial services; alternative asset management experience strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; Computer Science\u002FEngineering background preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to influence and collaborate across senior business and technology stakeholders. Demonstrated people leadership experience (direct management and\u002For leading teams through delivery and operations). Experience Required Strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on delivery experience, including: SQL (required), data analysis\u002Ftroubleshooting, and comfort navigating complex process and data flows Experience with at least one general-purpose language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript) and common integration approaches (REST APIs, services, batch) Working knowledge of SDLC, testing strategies, release\u002Fchange management, and production support Experience implementing and supporting Legal and related risk platforms, including one or more of: Matter management \u002F e-billing ecosystems (e.g., SimpleLegal, Passport, Apperio or similar) Legal Entity Management (e.g., GEMS or similar) CLM platforms (e.g., Icertis, Ironclad or similar) Intake and\u002For TPRM tooling (e.g., Zip and comparable tools) Experience with integrations and data\u002Freporting enablement, including monitoring, data quality, and reconciliation practices. Demonstrated ability to deliver secure, audit-ready solutions with robust traceability, workflow transparency, and evidence retention. Proven ability to lead small teams and deliver results through a mix of direct technical contribution and team oversight. Vendor\u002FSI management experience is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity applying automation and\u002For AI-enabled capabilities to legal operations (e.g., document classification, summarization, clause extraction, intake triage), with a strong governance and controls mindset. Experience establishing platform standards and scalable operating models (configuration governance, release discipline, support\u002Frunbooks). Strong process mapping and documentation skills (e.g., Lucidchart) to support requirements clarity and stakeholder alignment. General Requirements Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes. Strong ownership mindset with disciplined execution and attention to detail. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and translating evolving business needs into durable technical solutions. Collaborative, service-oriented approach; able to build credibility with Legal stakeholders and partner effectively across Corporate Technology. Willingness to flex hours as needed to support global stakeholders and production needs. Reporting Relationships Compensation The 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. $180,000 - $220,000 The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical\u002FRx, 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. 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. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of June 30, 2026. 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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. 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.\n\n## Job Description\n\nAres is seeking a Legal Engineering Lead (Associate Vice President) to join Corporate Technology, reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance Technology. This role will lead engineering delivery, platform health, and ongoing evolution of technology solutions supporting Ares’ Legal and related risk and third-party governance workflows—driving scalable, secure, and audit-ready capabilities that improve operational efficiency and control effectiveness.\n\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader with deep familiarity across Legal\u002FGC processes and related risk workflows, ideally from a large alternative asset manager or similarly complex regulated firm (large law firm experience supporting sophisticated legal operations is also valued). This leader will bring strong technical fundamentals (e.g., SQL and at least one coding language), experience with integrations and data platforms, and the ability to partner closely with business stakeholders and vendors to deliver measurable outcomes.\n\nThis role requires experience implementing and operating modern legal and risk platforms, including matter management and e-billing (e.g., Simple Legal \u002F Passport \u002F Apperio or similar), Legal Entity Management (e.g., GEMS), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions (e.g., Icertis, Ironclad), and third-party risk management (TPRM) and intake tooling (e.g., Zip and comparable platforms).\n\n## RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\n- Lead engineering delivery and operational ownership for the Legal and technology portfolio, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and audit-ready.\n- Serve as the technical lead for platform strategy, implementation, and support across Legal systems, including matter management\u002Fe-billing, legal entity management, CLM, and third-party intake\u002FTPRM tooling.\n- Partner with Legal, and key stakeholder groups to translate business needs into clear technical requirements, solution designs, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes.\n- Own end-to-end delivery: discovery, architecture\u002Fdesign, build\u002Fconfiguration, testing\u002FUAT, release, and production support—aligned with SDLC, change management, and operational readiness.\n- Establish and maintain integration patterns and data flows across core platforms (APIs, batch, middleware), supporting reporting, auditability, and downstream finance\u002Fprocurement or records-management dependencies.\n- Drive strong engineering discipline: configuration standards, code quality, peer review, automated testing where applicable, environment management, and release governance.\n- Ensure embedded controls across workflows: approvals, access management, segregation of duties, evidence capture, and traceability aligned to audit and regulatory expectations.\n- Lead a small team of technical resources, providing coaching, prioritization, and delivery oversight; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.\n- Manage vendors\u002Fpartners as needed: solution selection support, implementation oversight, SLA\u002Fservice performance, roadmap alignment, and cost management.\n- Provide transparent, executive-ready reporting on platform health, delivery status, risks\u002Fissues, dependencies, and remediation plans\n\n## QUALIFICATIONS:\n\n5+ years of progressive technology experience, including significant hands-on delivery experience supporting Legal systems and governance platforms in a complex environment.\n\nExperience in complex, regulated financial services; alternative asset management experience strongly preferred.\n\nBachelor’s degree required; Computer Science\u002FEngineering background preferred.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to influence and collaborate across senior business and technology stakeholders.\n\nDemonstrated people leadership experience (direct management and\u002For leading teams through delivery and operations).\n\n## Experience Required\n\nStrong engineering fundamentals and hands-on delivery experience, including: SQL (required), data analysis\u002Ftroubleshooting, and comfort navigating complex process and data flows\n\nExperience with at least one general-purpose language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript) and common integration approaches (REST APIs, services, batch)\n\nWorking knowledge of SDLC, testing strategies, release\u002Fchange management, and production support\n\nExperience implementing and supporting Legal and related risk platforms, including one or more of:\n\n- Matter management \u002F e-billing ecosystems (e.g., SimpleLegal, Passport, Apperio or similar)\n- Legal Entity Management (e.g., GEMS or similar)\n- CLM platforms (e.g., Icertis, Ironclad or similar)\n- Intake and\u002For TPRM tooling (e.g., Zip and comparable tools)\n\nExperience with integrations and data\u002Freporting enablement, including monitoring, data quality, and reconciliation practices.\n\nDemonstrated ability to deliver secure, audit-ready solutions with robust traceability, workflow transparency, and evidence retention.\n\nProven ability to lead small teams and deliver results through a mix of direct technical contribution and team oversight.\n\nVendor\u002FSI management experience is a plus.\n\n## Preferred Qualifications\n\nFamiliarity applying automation and\u002For AI-enabled capabilities to legal operations (e.g., document classification, summarization, clause extraction, intake triage), with a strong governance and controls mindset.\n\nExperience establishing platform standards and scalable operating models (configuration governance, release discipline, support\u002Frunbooks).\n\nStrong process mapping and documentation skills (e.g., Lucidchart) to support requirements clarity and stakeholder alignment.\n\n## General Requirements\n\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.\n\nStrong ownership mindset with disciplined execution and attention to detail.\n\nComfortable operating in ambiguity and translating evolving business needs into durable technical solutions.\n\nCollaborative, service-oriented approach; able to build credibility with Legal stakeholders and partner effectively across Corporate Technology.\n\nWillingness to flex hours as needed to support global stakeholders and production needs.\n\n## Reporting Relationships\n\n## Compensation\n\nThe 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.\n\n$180,000 - $220,000\n\nThe firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical\u002FRx, 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.\n\nAres 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.\n\nThere 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.\n\nAres Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles.\n\nAs of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.\n\nAres Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.\n\nAres Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.\n\n(1) As of June 30, 2026. 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