Private Funds Attorney

About the Role

Hamilton Lane is looking to hire a Private Funds Attorney who will support the Company’s closed end and evergreen commingled funds, separate account clients, and single investor/fund-of-one structures. In this role, you will handle structuring, drafting, and negotiating closed end and evergreen commingled funds and separate account documentation, including overseeing outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outside counsel in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating operative documents (including limited partnership agreements, LLC agreements, subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, etc., and/or other ancillary documents) for the Company’s closed end and evergreen commingled funds and separately managed accounts.
• Work in coordination with structuring and product development teams to advise on structuring and closing/launching new funds and client agreements.
• Provide strategic advice and make 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 current and prospective closed end and evergreen commingled funds, separate accounts, and single investor/fund-of-one clients.
• Draft and negotiate amendments, extensions, re-ups, and/or other modifications to the Company’s existing evergreen funds and separate account and single investor/fund-of-one client relationships.
• Manage specialized fund investor negotiations and closings, MFN processes, and limited partner transfers.
• Work on distribution and platform agreements for evergreen funds, including overseeing outside counsel and closing new relationships.
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities and tax laws and regulations, including ERISA.
• Oversee outside counsel in structuring and negotiating fund credit facilities.
• Periodically review, refine, and update the Company’s form agreements, internal and external processes, and outside counsel guidelines.
• Handle and coordinate US and non-US regulatory filings and applications.
• Special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. Law school and licensed to practice in at least one state.
• 4-7 years’ work experience as a practicing attorney, preferably within the 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 is required, in addition to supporting (and willingness to learn) select non-U.S. regulatory matters.
• Registered 40 Act and global fund formation experience is a plus.
• Exhibit sound practical judgment with a commercial, client-service orientation and focus on efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with clients, colleagues, outside counsel, and other parties.
• Strong, proactive work ethic and a commitment to being a collaborative team player.
• Proven analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive work ethic.
• High level of integrity.
• Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment.

Benefits

• Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health: Access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.
• Developing Your Career: Tuition and certification reimbursement programs, along with continual education and development trainings.
• Supporting Your Family & Community: Paid time off to volunteer, compensation for referring qualified candidates, adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and travel support for nursing parents.
• Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing: Contributions to retirement programs and an employee stock purchasing plan.