Consultant, Contracts
As a Consultant in the Contracts team at Carta, you will play a pivotal role in managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts for clients, particularly focusing on pre-M&A agreements such as NDAs, confidentiality agreements, NRLs, joinders, and engagement letters. This position is part of the Carta Law team within the Contracts - APAC function, where you will serve as the primary day-to-day contact for sophisticated investment funds and asset managers, building trusted advisor relationships. Carta is a leading financial technology company that provides equity management and fund administration tools for private companies and their investors, operating in over 160 countries.
In this role, your key responsibilities will include negotiating and managing a high volume of pre-M&A contracts, directly liaising with counterparties and adhering to agreed turnaround times. You will maintain and update client playbooks to ensure consistency and quality across all contract negotiations. Additionally, you will collaborate with and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals, reviewing their work and contributing to a high-performing team culture. A significant aspect of your role will involve contributing to the continuous improvement of Carta's legal technology suite, identifying ways to innovate using AI-backed tools.
To be considered for this position, you should have 6-8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in transactional law, with a proven track record of independently negotiating pre-M&A contracts. Experience working with asset managers, investment banks, or other financial services firms is essential, as is being licensed to practice law in any APAC jurisdiction. The role requires a commercially minded and client-focused approach, with the ability to communicate legal advice crisply and concisely. Being tech-savvy and adaptable, with an interest in legal tech or AI, is a strong plus.
Compensation for this role is structured on a fixed per-document basis, with details to be discussed during the initial screening call with the Talent Team.
Joining Carta means becoming part of a company that is transforming how private capital operates, trusted by over 55,000 companies and 1.8 million equity holders globally. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., and Great Places to Work, Carta offers a dynamic and innovative work environment where you can make a significant impact.