Privacy Counsel

Company Overview Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager engaged in primary and secondary strategies across credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure. Ares is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where high‑performance talent from diverse backgrounds can build careers. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Ares’s global privacy and data protection program, including enterprise‑wide policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Provide strategic oversight of privacy compliance across the firm’s operations in the U.S., EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, ensuring alignment with local laws and partnering with external counsel. Coordinate with regional Legal and Compliance teams to address local privacy law requirements and implement consistent firm‑wide standards. Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the firm. Advise the business on the application of global privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, U.S. state privacy laws, GLBA, and financial sector privacy requirements. Monitor developments in global privacy regulations and translate regulatory changes into practical business guidance. Provide privacy guidance for new business initiatives and ensure that privacy considerations are incorporated using privacy‑by‑design principles. Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments for new systems, vendors, or processing activities. Establish and maintain data inventories, record retention schedules, and records of processing activities as required by applicable regulations. Partner with cybersecurity and information technology teams on data protection strategy and risk mitigation. Advise on data breach response, investigation, and regulatory notification requirements across relevant jurisdictions. Review and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in vendor contracts, including data processing agreements. Oversee privacy diligence in third‑party vendor risk management processes. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. 8+ years of legal experience in privacy, data protection, or cybersecurity matters. Experience in financial services, preferably at a bank, asset manager, fintech, or similarly regulated institution. Deep knowledge of global privacy frameworks and cross‑border data transfer issues. Experience leading enterprise privacy programs and complex cross‑functional initiatives. Strong stakeholder management experience, including interaction with senior leadership. CIPP certification(s) preferred but not required. Ability to operate autonomously as well as part of a larger team. Excellent project planning, execution, and prioritization skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong contract review, drafting, and negotiation skills. Critical thinker with high attention to detail and issue‑spotting ability. Growth mindset and desire to learn and take on new challenges. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $250,000 – $300,000 (annual). The total compensation package may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; flexible savings accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) with company contribution; life insurance; long‑term and short‑term disability insurance; employee assistance program; commuter benefits; financial wellness programs; new‑parent leave; reproductive and adoption assistance; and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ares Management Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alien status or citizenship, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation, or any 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr