Legal Director Commercial Contracts

Lead commercial contracts, client escalations, and lawyer coaching at Carta from a Canadian or United States office. Apply deep contracts expertise and operational leadership.As Legal Director, Contracts, you will lead client accounts and the lawyers serving them within Carta Law’s Contracts North Americas function. You will report to the Regional Managing Director and oversee quality, service levels, performance, speed, and portfolio growth. The team manages commercial contracts from first review through execution for investment fund and asset manager clients, using AI-backed tools for high-volume pre-M&A work. Success requires financial literacy, analytical thinking, and confidence resolving complex escalations.Key Responsibilities:
Supervise client accounts for quality, service levels, and performanceResolve complex escalations beyond Managing Lawyer authorityManage lawyer allocation, coaching, reviews, and development plansOversee onboarding, conversion, client health, and account revenueDrive playbook reviews, technology adoption, and team trainingRequirements:
Qualified attorney in a relevant jurisdiction with 5+ PQEBased in a Canadian or United States officeDeep knowledge of commercial contracts across offered document productsStrong people management, coaching, and client escalation skillsFinancial literacy and disciplined operational leadershipBring commercial contracts expertise, client judgment, and lawyer development skills to Carta’s North American Contracts team.
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