Contract Solutions Counsel

Carta · Hamilton Township, NJ · 3 days ago

Hybrid$150k–$187k/yrContract

About the role

You'll be joining our Carta Law team, specifically within the Contracts - Americas function. Your responsibilities include negotiating and managing high volumes of pre-M&A contracts, serving as the primary day-to-day contact for sophisticated investment fund and asset manager clients, maintaining and updating client playbooks, collaborating with and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals, and contributing to the continuous improvement of Carta's legal technology suite.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and manage high volumes of pre-M&A contracts – including NDAs, confidentiality agreements, NRLs, joinders, and engagement letters
Directly liaise with counterparties and adhere to agreed turnaround times
Build trusted advisor relationships with sophisticated investment funds and asset managers
Maintain and update client playbooks on an ongoing basis
Review and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals' work
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Carta's legal technology suite

Requirements

Commercially minded and client-focused
Experience in transactional law with 6-8+ years post-law school corporate or transactional experience
Familiarity with financial services, especially asset managers, investment banks, or other financial services firms
Licensed to practice law in the Americas (US/Canada)
Tech-savvy and adaptable to legal technology suites

Qualifications

Strong communication skills, able to convey legal advice clearly and concisely
Experience working with sophisticated financial services clients
Self-starter who prioritizes tasks and seeks opportunities for innovation

Skills

Experience with financial services
Experience with legal technology and AI

Benefits

Carta offers a competitive compensation package including a market-competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. The expected cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role varies based on location and experience.