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.
Legal Counsel – Tax
<br> Hamilton Lane is looking for an attorney with private equity tax experience to join its legal team in its
<br> Philadelphia-area headquarters to support its growing business. Specifically, the attorney will work on
<br> tax review and perform negotiations for primary investments.
<br> ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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<ul>
<li> Review, comment, and negotiate tax provisions in underlying fund agreements and side letters.</li>
<li> Review and evaluate underlying fund structures and tax diligence materials to determine</li>
</ul> appropriate investment vehicle for clients depending on tax sensitivity.
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<ul>
<li> Conduct tax due diligence on proposed investment which includes discussing tax leakage and</li>
</ul> investment structure with underlying sponsor and coordinating with relationship managers as
<br> needed.
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<ul>
<li> Advise HL team members on tax issues and risks associated with provisions in underlying fund</li>
</ul> agreement or side letters and provide clear and practical guidance.
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<ul>
<li> Interface with legal team members, investment professionals, members of other HL business</li>
</ul> departments, clients, private equity sponsors and their counsel, and other parties in connection
<br> with investments.
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<ul>
<li> Supervise outside tax counsel in reviewing tax provisions.</li>
<li> Special projects as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<br> QUALIFICATIONS; Education and/or Experience:
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<ul>
<li> Juris Doctor required.</li>
<li> Masters in taxation or Tax LLM strongly preferred.</li>
<li> Minimum of 3 years experience at a law firm or relevant in-house position.</li>
<li> Strong understanding of US tax issues. International tax experience is preferred.</li>
<li> Experience with private equity investments preferred.</li>
<li> Must be self-reliant and able to interface effectively with clients, peers and opposing parties with</li>
</ul> minimal oversight.
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<ul>
<li> Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li> Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in timelines and able to manage multiple closings at</li>
</ul> once.
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<ul>
<li> Member of the Pennsylvania bar or eligibility for in house corporate counsel license</li>
</ul>
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.
As a registered investment adviser, employees of Hamilton Lane may be subject to certain limitations on political contribution and personal investment activities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at
humanresources@hamiltonlane.com
.
Please note that in the event that you are hired by Hamilton Lane, you, your spouse or any other dependent family member living in your household will need to comply with Hamilton Lane's Personal Securities Transactions Policy and the trade pre-clearance process per Hamilton Lane's Code of Ethics. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and your household members are able to comply with this policy. Examples of the restrictions that could be placed on your activities include, but are not limited to, a requirement to pre-clear all transactions prior to execution, the inability to transact in certain securities or classes of securities and other restrictions. A copy of our Code of Ethics is available upon request. Please note that having a personal trading account will not prohibit you from being employed by Hamilton Lane.