Legal Counsel, Primary and Transactions Legal

Hamilton Lane is seeking a Legal Counsel for Primary and Transactions Legal in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves reviewing and negotiating investor agreements, assisting with fund formation, and managing private market transactions. Candidates should have a Juris Doctorate and 3-6 years of experience, preferably in private equity. Strong communication skills and a collaborative work ethic are essential. The position is not remote and focuses on supporting the firm's growing client base.
Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation.






What we do:


As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Investment and Technology Solutions to clients across the globe, we manage approximately $134.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $821.2 billion in non-discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.



The Opportunity:
As a Legal Counsel, Primary and Transactions Legal, you will focus on primary fund investments and secondary transactions in private equity, venture capital and real asset investment funds but will also have the opportunity to work on fund formation and transactional matters.




Your responsibilities will be to:



Review and negotiate investor agreements (including limited partnership agreements, LLC agreements, subscription agreements and side letters), including drafting comment memoranda, negotiating comments with fund counsel, and preparing ancillary documents
Review and negotiate LP and GP-led secondary transactions (including purchase agreements, framework/transaction agreements, transfer documents and LPAs)
Assist with the fund and separate account formation process including negotiating agreements with potential clients
Assist with other private market transactions, including co-investments and credit transactions
Interface with legal team members, investment professionals, members of other departments, clients, private equity sponsors and their counsel, and other parties in connection with investments
Supervise outside counsel where appropriate
Review amendments to private equity fund agreements and assist fund investment team in advising clients on such amendments
Periodic review of, and refinements to, investment legal guidelines, systems and procedures and closing processes to improve efficiency and productivity
Manage all other aspects of clients’ closings into investment funds
Special projects as assigned


Your background will include:


Juris Doctorate and 3-6 years’ work experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with the private equity or corporate departments of a law firm
Experience with private markets/fund formation preferred
Other private equity transactional experience a plus, including M&A
Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with clients, peers, outside counsel and opposing parties
A strong, proactive work ethic and a commitment to being a collaborative team player
Must be able to exercise independent judgment, problem solve and identify/implement creative solutions
Proven analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
After initial learning period, the desire and ability to handle projects independently from inception to conclusion with minimal supervision
General knowledge of legal structuring and tax issues associated with private markets transactions a plus
Member of the Pennsylvania bar or eligible for in-house corporate counsel license.



Benefits


At Hamilton Lane, our benefits philosophy is simple. To provide our employees with a competitive suite of benefits and services to help navigate through the complexities and challenges of working, living, raising a family, and eventually retiring.





To do this, Hamilton Lane offers the following benefits:





Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health


Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.





Developing Your Career


Tuition and certification reimbursement program are available along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.





Supporting Your Family & Community


For our communities, Hamilton Lane provides paid time off to volunteer and compensates for referring qualified candidates that join our team.





For growing family, we offer an adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and provide travel support for nursing parents.





Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing


Hamilton Lane contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan.




We offer a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k plan, Life and Disability Insurances, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts.



Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law.



If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@hamiltonlane.com.



Hamilton Lane is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Hamilton Lane via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Hamilton Lane. No fee shall be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Hamilton Lane as a result of the referral or through other means.