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Carta is a connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital, serving 55,000 companies, 1.8M+ equity holders across 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management. The company provides software, services, and legal infrastructure for founders managing equity, fund managers running administration and reporting, and legal teams closing transactions.
You will join the Carta Law Contracts team within the Contracts – EMEA function, reporting to the Legal Director. As Engagement Letter Lawyer, you will be the direct day-to-day contact for sophisticated investment fund and asset manager clients, working alongside fellow lawyers and paralegals. The team manages the full lifecycle of commercial contracts from first review through execution, delivering high volumes of pre-M&A contract work at speed using AI-backed tools.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review, negotiate, and finalize engagement letters for clients, working from client playbooks and meeting agreed turnaround times
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients on engagement letter matters, liaising directly with counterparties and resolving queries independently where possible
- Keep client playbooks current by feeding back positions and fallback terms observed in negotiations
- Support the wider Contracts team on NDAs and other routine commercial contracts as volumes require
- Use AI-backed tools in daily work, provide product feedback, and mentor paralegals and junior lawyers on tool usage and learnings
You will work in a fast-paced environment where you take ownership, prioritize effectively, and identify ways to improve processes. The role emphasizes being commercially minded, client-focused, and providing crisp, practical advice to sophisticated clients.
Requirements:
- 5+ years PQE (post-qualification experience) with independent experience negotiating engagement letters and similar pre-M&A contracts
- Licensed to practice law in UK, Europe, US, or Canada
- Experience working with asset managers, investment banks, or other financial services firms with understanding of their expectations
- Commercially minded and client-focused approach with ability to build trust with sophisticated clients
- Comfortable with AI-backed legal tools; interest in legal tech is a strong plus
- Self-starter mentality with ability to take ownership and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
