Legal Counsel (Private Markets)

Carta; Toronto (OH); On-site; USD 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Carta is seeking a Contract Solutions Counsel on the Contracts team to manage high‑volume pre‑M&A contracts for sophisticated investment funds and asset managers. You will liaise with counterparties, ensure timely turnarounds, and maintain client playbooks.

You’ll mentor junior team members, collaborate across the legal tech stack, and contribute to scalable, AI‑driven workflows while operating in a fast‑paced environment across North America.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded and client-focused with clear legal advice.
• 7–8+ years of post-law-school corporate or transactional experience.
• Experience with asset managers, investment banks, or financial services firms.
• Licensed to practice in the Americas (US/Canada).
• Comfortable with evolving legal tech platforms and AI.
• Self-starter who can own their work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate high volumes of pre‑M&A contracts (NDAs, NRLs, joinders, engagement letters).
• Serve as primary day-to-day client contact for sophisticated funds and asset managers.
• Maintain and update client playbooks for consistent negotiations.
• Mentor junior lawyers and paralegals to uphold a high-performing culture.
• Contribute to improving Carta's legal technology stack with AI tools.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Client relations

Transactional law experience

Self-starter

Tech-savvy

Education

JD or equivalent law degree

Bar admission US/Canada

Tools

HighQ

AI tools

Job description

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, and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting, and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 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 - North 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 Contract 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 7-8+ 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:

• $157,600 - $197,000 CAD in Toronto

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.

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.
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