Vice President, Counsel - Investment Tax

Hamilton Lane • Conshohocken, PA

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About The Position

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: If you are an attorney with private equity tax experience, we have an opportunity in our Suburban Philadelphia Headquarters to join our Legal Team to support our growing business. Specifically, the attorney will work on tax review and perform negotiations for fund investments.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a law firm or relevant in-house position.
• Strong understanding of US tax issues.
• Must be self-reliant and able to interface effectively with clients, peers and opposing parties with minimal oversight.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in timelines and able to manage multiple closings at once.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in taxation or Tax LLM strongly preferred.
• International tax experience is preferred.
• Experience with private equity investments preferred.
• Member of the Pennsylvania bar or eligibility for in house corporate counsel license

Responsibilities

• Review, comment, and negotiate tax provisions in underlying fund agreements and side letters.
• Review and evaluate underlying fund structures and tax diligence materials to determine appropriate investment vehicle for clients depending on tax sensitivity.
• Conduct tax due diligence on proposed investment which includes discussing tax leakage and investment structure with underlying sponsor and coordinating with relationship managers as needed.
• Advise HL team members on tax issues and risks associated with provisions in underlying fund agreement or side letters and provide clear and practical guidance.
• Interface with legal team members, investment professionals, members of other HL business departments, clients, private equity sponsors and their counsel, and other parties in connection with investments.
• Supervise outside tax counsel in reviewing tax provisions.
• Special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement programs are available, along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees