Legal Counsel, Private Markets

Key task and responsibilities:

• Support launch of new funds/ fund change work and liaising with external counsel Fielding interpretative questions on LPAs, IMAs and the full range of other legal documents from across the Private Markets platform (e.g. corporate authorities, NDAs, engagement letters, side letters, MFN elections, legal opinions, supplier contracts, credit facility agreements and related security documents, etc) Assessment of external counsel performance and review of the approved legal panel Assisting in the supervision and training of team members where expertise can be shared Working with Federated Hermes International Company Secretarial and Compliance Teams on matters impacting the Private Markets platform and Hermes GPE LLP in particular Becoming the trusted advisor of stakeholders from across Private Markets and wider Federated Hermes businesses
  
  Minimum Experience Required: Qualified lawyer with at least 3 years' experience whether working in the funds practice of a leading City or international law firm or working as an in-house lawyer with a focus on funds - ideally a private markets fund manager or other asset management business Educated to Degree level
Candidate Profile:
• A proactive self-starter who is equally happy working alone or as part of a team A questioning mind with a willingness to learn more about Private Markets in general and the legal principles and documents underpinning it The ability to communicate clearly and concisely with lawyers and non-lawyers alike An approachable and personable personality who is able to work effectively alongside colleagues at all levels of seniority Robustness of character and the ability to handle pressure / conflicting time demands The ability to think critically and to analyse, assess and critique others' points of view in a constructive manner A consensus builder The ability to prioritise effectively An attention to detail, coupled with the ability to apply a broader understanding of the wider commercial issues An ability to provide commercial, risk sensitive solutions - i.e. the ability to be a problem solver as well as
a problem spotter Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible WorkingWe believe in genuine opportunity, fairness, and respect for all applicants and aim to ensure that no current or prospective employee is subject to discrimination or treated less favourably on the basis of their disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sex, or sexual orientation, or disability.

About Federated Hermes;Federated Hermes, Inc. (FHI) is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $907.1B AUMin assets under management, as of March,31st, 2026. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixedincome, alternative/private markets, multi asset, and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks, and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York and offices worldwide. For more information, visit About Federated Hermes Private MarketsThrough a combination of heritage and innovation, we seek to connect institutional investors to the industry's leading Private Markets opportunities in pursuit of delivering attractive, relevant and resilient investment returns over the long term. Our long-established position in the industry and proximity to markets allows us to see and access some of the most compelling investment opportunities in private capital markets.Our approach is built on client partnership. In 1983, we embarked on our first private markets investment on behalf of one of the largest pension schemes in the UK and this client remains a trusted partner today. Our close connections, partnership mindset and deep understanding of client needs continue to define our approach and has been a catalyst for the growth of our business, which sees us manage over $16bn (as at 31 December 2025) across our four Private Markets asset classes (private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate).