Consultant, Contracts

Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record Carta brings together the software services and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity fund managers use to run administration and reporting and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55000 companies and 1.8M equity holders in 160 countries and 10000 funds and SPVs representing $250B in assets under management Carta is transforming how private capital operates. Recognized by Fortune Forbes Fast Company Inc. and Great Places to Work.

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The Team Youll Work With

• Youll be joining our Carta Law team specifically within the Contracts - APAC function.
  Our Contracts team manages the full lifecycle of commercial contracts for clients from first
  review through to execution. Youll 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 Cartas proprietary platform Ava.

The Problems Youll 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 Freelance Consultant on the Contracts team youll 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 Cartas legal technology suite
  identifying ways to innovate using AI-backed tools
• About You

About You

• Commercially minded and client-focused. You communicate legal advice crisply
  and concisely building strong relationships with sophisticated financial services
  clients.
• Experienced in transactional law. 6-8 PQE 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 any APAC
  Jurisdiction
• Must be based in APAC time zone due to our client service needs
• 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.
  Compensation

Compensation for the role will be paid on a fixed per-document basis details of which will
be discussed during the first screening call with our Talent Team

Disclosures:

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