Private Funds Counsel

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Hamilton Lane .Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. We are 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 and innovative in a changing market.Hamilton Lane is looking to hire a

Private Funds Attorney

who will support the Company’s closed end and evergreen comingled funds, separate account clients and single investor/fund-of-one structures. The attorney will handle structuring, drafting and negotiating closed end and evergreen comingled funds and separate account documentation, including overseeing outside counsel.

Responsibilities

Overseeing outside counsel in drafting, reviewing and negotiating operative documents for the Company’s closed end and evergreen comingled funds and separately managed accounts, including limited partnership agreements, LLC agreements, subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, and other ancillary documents.

Working with structuring and product development teams to advise on structuring and closing/launching new funds and client agreements.

Provide strategic advice and recommendations to internal clients and senior leadership regarding current and prospective mandates.

Interface with other business departments, clients/investors and their counsel, outside counsel and other parties in connection with the Company’s funds, separate accounts and single investor/fund-of-one clients.

Drafting and negotiating amendments, extensions and modifications to evergreen funds and separate account relationships.

Managing specialized fund investor negotiations and closings, MFN processes and LP transfers.

Working on distribution and platform agreements for evergreen funds, including overseeing outside counsel and closing new relationships.

Ensuring compliance with applicable securities and tax laws and regulations, including ERISA.

Overseeing outside counsel in structuring and negotiating fund credit facilities.

Periodic review and updating of the Company’s form agreements, internal/external processes, and outside counsel guidelines.

Handling and coordinating US and non-US regulatory filings and applications.

Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

4-7 years’ work experience as a practicing counsel/solicitor, preferably in asset management, fund formation, private equity and/or corporate departments of a law firm or financial services business.

Working knowledge of corporate, partnership and other private markets’ law; willingness to support select non-U.S. regulatory matters.

Sound practical judgment with a commercial, client-service orientation and efficiency focus.

Excellent communication skills to interface with clients, colleagues, outside counsel and other parties.

Strong proactive work ethic and ability to be a collaborative team player.

Proven analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of integrity.

Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health and fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.

Tuition and certification reimbursement and continual education/development trainings.

Paid time off to volunteer and referral incentives for qualified candidates.

Adoption reimbursement, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and travel support for nursing parents.

Retirement contributions and employee stock purchasing plan; eligibility for annual discretionary bonus.

Hamilton Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. As a registered investment adviser, employees may be subject to certain limitations on political contribution and personal investment activities.

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