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Senior Contracts Lawyer

Carta· Carta Law Contracts
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LondonFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Contracts Lawyer leading high-value negotiations and client relationships within Carta Law's UK Contracts team, focused on pre-M&A contract law, with mentorship responsibilities and development of the firm’s standard clauses and playbooks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the negotiation of high-value, complex pre-M&A contracts and multi-party agreements across the client portfolio.
  • Own and independently manage key client relationships with sophisticated investment fund and asset manager clients.
  • Manage external counsel instructions and supervision across relevant matters.
  • Drive continuous improvement of Carta's legal technology suite, including Carta Ava — identifying, piloting, and embedding new capabilities.
  • Mentor and develop E4 Contract Lawyers and senior paralegals, reviewing their work and providing structured feedback.
  • Own and evolve the firm-wide standard clause library and cross-client playbook framework.

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practise law in the UK, Europe, US, or Canada
  • 5+ years post-qualification experience (PQE)
  • Proven track record independently leading complex pre-M&A negotiations, including cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters

Skills

Required:Contract negotiationClient relationship managementMentoring and leadership
Nice to have:Legal tech adoption

Benefits

  • Disclosed in company communications not included in the description.
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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