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Carta· Carta Law Contracts
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Hybrid (Seattle, WA), Hybrid (Denver, CO)$149.6k - $187kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Solutions Counsel on the Contracts team responsible for negotiating high volumes of pre-M&A contracts, serving as primary client contact for sophisticated investment funds and asset managers, and contributing to legal technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Law Degree and licensed to practice in the Americas (US/Canada)
  • 6-8+ 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)
  • Commercially minded and client-focused; able to communicate legal advice crisply and concisely with sophisticated financial services clients
  • Experience with asset managers, investment banks, or other financial services firms and understanding of their expectations
  • Tech-savvy and adaptable; comfortable with evolving legal tech and AI tools (e.g., AI tools, HighQ)
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and seeks continuous improvement

Skills

Required:Contract negotiationClient relationship management
Nice to have:Legal technology / AI tools

Benefits

  • Exceptional benefits
  • Equity for all full-time roles
  • Market-competitive salary
  • Potential commissions plans where applicable
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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