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contractLegal Counsel (private Markets)
Carta · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Carta operates a connected, AI‑native platform that serves as a single system of record for private‑capital stakeholders, including founders, fund managers and legal teams. As a Contract Solutions Counsel on the North America Contracts team, you will manage the full lifecycle of commercial agreements for sophisticated investment funds and asset managers. Daily work involves drafting, negotiating and reviewing high‑volume pre‑M&A documents such as NDAs, confidentiality agreements, non‑reliance letters, joinders and engagement letters, while meeting tight turnaround targets. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintain and update client playbooks, mentor junior lawyers and paralegals, and contribute to the evolution of Carta’s legal‑technology suite, leveraging AI‑backed tools. The role suits a licensed attorney with seven or more years of corporate or transactional experience, a proven record of independently handling pre‑M&A contracts, and familiarity with financial‑services clients such as asset managers or investment banks. Candidates should be commercially minded, comfortable with legal tech, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
- Courses: Law Degree
- Specializations: Corporate Law, Transactional Law, Financial Services
Key Skills
Notes
Salary $157,600 - $197,000 CAD; Contract role; Toronto location
Experience required
7-8 years experienceAbout the Role The Company You’ll Join Carta is an AI‑native platform for private capital. The role is Contract Solutions Counsel within the Contracts – North Americas function, handling high‑volume pre‑M&A contracts for investment fund and asset manager clients. Responsibilities Negotiate and manage pre‑M&A contracts (NDAs, confidentiality agreements, NRLs, joinders, engagement letters). Serve as primary day‑to‑day contact for sophisticated financial services clients. Maintain and update client playbooks for consistency and quality. Collaborate with and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals. Contribute to improvement of Carta’s legal technology suite using AI‑backed tools. Requirements 7‑8+ years post‑law school corporate or transactional experience. Licensed to practice law in the Americas (US/Canada). Experience with financial services clients (asset managers, investment banks). Tech‑savvy with interest in legal tech or AI tools (e.g., HighQ). Eligibility Law Degree required.
Skills for this role
Required skills
Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Legal Counsel (private Markets) |
|---|---|
| Company | Carta |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-23 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Legal Counsel (private Markets) at Carta: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Legal Counsel (private Markets) role at Carta?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree (Law Degree); 7-8 years of experience.
- What skills does the Legal Counsel (private Markets) role require?
- The listing highlights Negotiation, Contract Management, M&A, Legal Technology, AI Tools, HighQ, Client Relationship Management. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Carta has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Legal Counsel (private Markets) position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing gives Toronto, Ontario, Canada as the location and does not state a work mode.
- What is the application deadline?
- Carta has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Legal Counsel (private Markets) role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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