Counsel (Contracts)
Carta•5h ago
United StatesOnsite$6–$8Full-time
Top focus
Legal Counsel
- The Company You’ll Join
- Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record, Carta brings together the software, services
- legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting
- legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries
- 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work.
- For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page .
- The Team You'll Work With
- You'll be joining our Carta Law team, specifically within the Contracts team - Americas function.
- Our Contracts team manages the full lifecycle of commercial contracts for clients – from first review through to execution. You'll be the direct day-to-day contact for sophisticated investment fund and asset manager clients, working alongside fellow lawyers and paralegals. This team delivers high volumes of pre-M&A contract work at speed, supported by AI-backed tools including Carta's proprietary platform, Ava.
- The Problems You'll Solve
- At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Solutions Counsel on the Contracts team, you'll work to:
- Negotiate and manage high volumes of pre-M&A contracts – including NDAs, confidentiality agreements, NRLs, joinders, and engagement letters – directly liaising with counterparties and adhering to agreed turnaround times
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, building trusted advisor relationships with sophisticated investment funds and asset managers
- Maintain and update client playbooks on an ongoing basis, ensuring consistency and quality across all contract negotiations
- Collaborate with and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals, reviewing their work and contributing to a high-performing team culture
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Carta's legal technology suite, identifying ways to innovate using AI-backed tools
- About You
- We are looking for someone who is:
- Commercially minded and client-focused. You communicate legal advice crisply and concisely, building strong relationships with sophisticated financial services clients.
- Experienced in transactional law. You have 6-8+ years of post law school corporate or transactional experience, with a track record of independently negotiating pre-M&A contracts (NDAs, NRLs, joinders, engagement letters).
- Familiar with financial services. You have experience working with asset managers, investment banks, or other financial services firms and understand their expectations.
- Law Degree and licensed to practice. You are licensed to practice law in the Americas (US/Canada).
- Tech-savvy and adaptable. You are comfortable working with and evolving a legal technology suite (e.g. AI tools, HighQ), and an interest in legal tech or AI is a strong plus.
- A self-starter who owns their work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and are always looking for ways to improve and innovate.
- Salary
- Carta’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. Our expected cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role is:
- $149,600 - $187,000 in Hamilton Township, NJ and Denver, CO
- $140,800 - $176,000 in Sandy, UT
- We are hiring for multiple levels and locations, so final offers may vary from the amounts listed based on geography, experience and expertise, and other factors. Please note this is a full time role.
- Disclosures:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.
- Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details.
- For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy , CA Candidate Privacy , and Brazil Transparency Report .
- Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to security@carta.com.
Required skills
Security