Legal Intern

About the role

Join Hamilton Lane, a global leader in private markets, as we scale to meet the demands of our growing client base. Here, you’ll work with ambitious, high-performing teams built on integrity, candor and collaboration, backed by our market-leading data and technology. We invest heavily in our people and our partners, giving you the platform to enrich lives, safeguard futures and grow your career.

As one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, we provide innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world, specializing in flexibility and full-spectrum access. We currently employ approximately 800 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and have $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $146.1 billion in discretionary assets and $871.5 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of December 31, 2025.

This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to the legal and business aspects of the private markets industry while working alongside experienced legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• AI & Legal Innovation Projects
  • Support the build-out of AI-driven tools and workflows for the legal team, including researching use cases, testing prompts/templates, and helping document processes
  • Assist in evaluating and organizing legal knowledge resources (precedent documents, clause libraries, playbooks) to support AI-assisted drafting and review
  • Help identify opportunities to streamline repetitive legal tasks through automation
• Legal Research & Analysis
  • Conduct legal research on fund formation, securities law, regulatory, and investment-related questions
  • Summarize case law, regulatory updates, and industry developments relevant to the team's work
  • Prepare memoranda on discrete legal issues as assigned
• Document Review & Drafting
  • Assist with drafting and reviewing routine legal documents, correspondence, and internal summaries
  • Support redlining and comparison of fund documents, subscription agreements, side letters, and other transaction documents
  • Help maintain and organize precedent files, templates, and document libraries
• General Team Support
  • Attend and take notes during team meetings, calls, and training sessions
  • Assist with special projects and ad hoc research requests as they arise
  • Coordinate with other internal teams (e.g., compliance, investment teams) on cross-functional matters

Qualifications

• Strong academic record
• Interest in business, finance, investment management, and related legal matters
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional office environment
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Interest in investment management, private markets, or corporate/securities law
• Comfort working with technology and interest in legal innovation/AI tools a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to legal work supporting a global private markets investment firm
• Mentorship from experienced investment legal professionals
• Hands-on experience with legal technology and AI tool development
• Practical skills in fund documentation, due diligence, and regulatory compliance

Program Details

Location: Conshohocken, PA

Work Arrangement: On-site, in-person

Schedule: Approximately 12-16 hours per week

Availability: In-person availability required at least Monday through Thursday

Academic Credit: Eligible for academic credit during the academic semester