Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world‑class software, purpose‑built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence.
Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure.
Together, Carta is creating the end‑to‑end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that – it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets – a connected ERP for private capital.
The Problems You’ll Solve
- Independently negotiate and execute high volumes of pre‑M&A contracts — NDAs, NRLs, joinders, and engagement letters — liaising directly with counterparties against agreed SLAs.
- Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for sophisticated investment fund and asset manager clients, building trusted advisor relationships.
- Maintain and evolve client‑specific contract playbooks, ensuring consistency and quality across every negotiation.
- Mentor junior lawyers and paralegals, reviewing their work and contributing to a high‑performing team culture.
- Use and continuously improve Carta’s legal technology suite, including Carta Ava and HighQ, to increase speed and consistency.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle for each matter, from first review through execution and system logging.
About You
- Qualified and experienced. You’re licensed to practise law in the UK, Europe, US, or Canada, with 3+ PQE.
- Track record. You’ve independently negotiated pre‑M&A contracts like NDAs, NRLs, joinders, and engagement letters in a financial services legal environment.
- Trusted advisor. You build lasting relationships with sophisticated investment fund and asset manager clients and communicate legal advice crisply.
- Commercially minded. You balance legal risk against business objectives and flag issues before they arise.
- Tech‑forward. You’re proficient with AI‑backed contract review tools like Carta Ava, HighQ, and CLM/e‑signature systems, and look for ways to improve them.
- Collaborative leader. You mentor junior lawyers and paralegals and take ownership of your work in a fast‑paced environment.
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.
- 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
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