Join Carta as a Legal Counsel to manage pre-M&A contracts for investment funds and asset managers in a fast-paced environment.
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Last verified on the company career page 13 hours ago
What you'll build
- Negotiate and manage high volumes of pre-M&A contracts
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients
- Maintain and update client playbooks
- Collaborate with and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Carta's legal technology suite
Must have
- 7-8+ years of post law school corporate or transactional experience
- Licensed to practice law in the Americas (US/Canada)
Nice to have
- Experience working with asset managers, investment banks, or other financial services firms
- Interest in legal tech or AI
AI in the day-to-day
supported by AI-backed tools including Carta's proprietary platform, Ava.
Requirements
- Experience
- 7–8 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Legal Counsel will manage the negotiation and execution of a high volume of pre-M&A contracts, serving as the primary contact for investment fund and asset manager clients. The position requires extensive experience in transactional law, particularly with NDAs and engagement letters, along with a strong understanding of the financial services sector. Ideal candidates will have 7-8 years of relevant experience and a proactive approach to leveraging legal technology. The team emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, supported by AI tools.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Carta's careers page September 25, 2026.
- Starts above 79% of 38 comparable senior other roles in Canada we track (median $83,735 across 22 companies).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Carta lists CAD 157,600–CAD 197,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 7–8 years of relevant experience for this Legal Counsel (Private Markets) role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Carta targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Legal Counsel (Private Markets) role at Carta.
From the original posting
The Company You’ll Join
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:
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