Junior corporate counsel

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 Solutions to clients across the globe, we manage approximately $140.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $845.3 in non-discretionary assets as of June 30, 2025.

The Opportunity:
As Junior Corporate Counsel, you will support the Corporate Legal team by reviewing and negotiating both U.S. and international third-party service provider contracts. You will be highly organized with exceptional communication skills and possess a keen attention to detail.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Review, revise and negotiate a broad range of both U.S. and international vendor agreements, including master services agreements, software license and technology-related agreements, NDAs, external auditor and law firm engagement letters, business event arrangements, various amendments, and other service provider contracts supporting the company and its affiliates;
• Collaborate and work efficiently with legal team members and colleagues from other departments;
• Advise stakeholders on the company’s threshold positions and risks associated with vendor engagements;
• Provide clear and practical advice;
• Know when to escalate issues; and
• Special projects as assigned.

Your background will include:

• JD from an accredited law school;
• Licensed to practice law in PA; and
• 3-5 years’ experience (law firm or in-house).
• Ability to review, revise, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and transactional agreements;
• Attention to detail;
• Professional maturity, operating with integrity, and exercising good judgment;
• Ability to function well in team settings – team player with emphasis on collaborative skills across levels, backgrounds, and jurisdictions;
• Experience with managing a substantial volume of agreements; and
• Exemplary communication and organization skills.

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 programs 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 [email protected] .

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.