Senior Associate Lawyer

Carta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all full-time roles

Commissions plans (where applicable)

Exceptional benefits

Job summary

Carta is seeking a Senior Associate Contract Solutions Lawyer to join the Contracts - Americas team in Seattle. You will manage high volumes of pre-M&A contracts, act as the main client contact for sophisticated funds, and help maintain client playbooks for consistency across negotiations.

You will mentor junior lawyers and paralegals while contributing to the evolution of Carta's AI-backed legal tools and technology suite, in a fast-paced, equity-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded and client-focused. Communicate legal advice crisply and concisely, building relationships with financial services clients.
• 4+ years of post-law-school corporate or transactional experience with independent negotiation of pre-M&A contracts (NDAs, NRLs, joinders, engagement letters).
• Experience with asset managers, investment banks, or other financial services firms.
• Licensed to practice law in the Americas (US/Canada).
• Tech-savvy and adaptable with a legal technology suite and AI tools.
• Self-starter who owns their work and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage high volumes of pre-M&A contracts – including NDAs, confidentiality agreements, NRLs, joinders, and engagement letters.
• 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 to ensure consistency and quality across all contract negotiations.
• Mentor junior lawyers and paralegals and contribute 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.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Client communication

Transactional law experience

Independent negotiation

Education

Law degree

Tools

AI tools

Legal tech platforms

Job description

The Team You'll Work With

You\'ll be joining our Carta Law team, specifically within the Contracts - 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 Senior Associate Contract Solutions Lawyer 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 4+ 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

Benefits

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:

• $119,000 - $148,750 in Hamilton Township, NJ and Denver, CO
• $112,000 - $140,000 in Sandy, UT
• $133,000 - $166,250 in Seattle, WA

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.

• 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.
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