Legal Intern

Hamilton Lane•Conshohocken, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton Lane, a global leader in private markets, is seeking a motivated law student to join their team as an extern. This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to the legal and business aspects of the private markets industry while working alongside experienced legal professionals. The role involves supporting the build-out of AI-driven tools, conducting legal research, assisting with document review and drafting, and providing general team support. The internship is unpaid but eligible for academic credit during the academic semester.

Requirements

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
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information

Nice To Haves

Interest in legal innovation/AI tools a plus

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.