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Contract Solutions Counsel

Carta· Carta Law Contracts
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Hybrid (Toronto)CA$157.6k - CA$197kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Contract Solutions Counsel on the Carta Law team, focusing on high-volume pre-M&A contract work for sophisticated investment fund and asset manager clients, with opportunities to mentor juniors and contribute to legal tech innovations.

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

  • 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)
  • Commercially minded and client-focused with strong communication of legal advice
  • Experience with asset managers, investment banks, or other financial services firms
  • Law Degree and licensed to practice in the Americas (US/Canada)
  • Tech-savvy and adaptable, comfortable with legal tech/AI tools (e.g., AI tools, HighQ) or interest in legal tech or AI
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and seeks continuous improvement

Skills

Required:Negotiation of pre-M&A contractsClient relationship managementCommunication
Nice to have:Legal tech / AI tooling

Benefits

  • Market competitive salary
  • Equity for all full-time roles
  • Exceptional benefits
  • Commission plans where applicable
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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