Legal Director, Contracts

The Company You’ll JoinCarta 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 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 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.
For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page.
Legal Director, ContractsThe Company You’ll JoinCarta 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 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 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.
For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page.
The Team You’ll Work WithYou’ll be joining our Carta Law Contracts team – specifically within the Contracts – North Americas function.
Our Contracts team manages the full lifecycle of commercial contracts for clients – from first review through to execution. You'll 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
As Legal Director, you’ll lead a group of client accounts and the lawyers who serve them, report to the Regional Managing Director, and be accountable for the quality, speed and growth of that portfolio.
The Problems You’ll SolveOversight & Quality
Supervise all client accounts in your group for quality, service levels and performance, rather than hands-on delivery
Act as final decision-maker on complex escalations or performance issues beyond Managing Lawyer (ML) authority
Drive holistic playbook reviews across the team
Own client onboarding and conversion;
liaise with Customer Success (CS) to identify blockers
Uphold the culture and vision set by Carta Law and keep the team aligned
Manage lawyer and client allocation across accounts, with Managing Director oversight
Finance
Ensure billing information in the Carta Law app is accurate
Provide delivery inputs into forecasting models, such as productivity assumptions
Keep team productivity aligned with agreed forecast assumptions
Manage revenue for your accounts: convert demand to output, flag demand slowdowns or spikes to Customer Success, and approve one-off discounts and special pricing
Growth
Participate in sales pitches
Surface frontline client insights to guide sales targeting and priorities
Tech & Product
Identify opportunities for tech enablement and automation across the team
Contribute delivery insights to tech R&D workshops
Drive adoption of new tech, ensure training is completed, and guide how the team approaches tasks
Client Relations
Own client onboarding and conversion for clients
Liaise with and delegate responsibility to Managing Lawyers as appropriate
Be responsible for the health of the clients assigned to you
HR & People
Manage and coach lawyers: performance reviews, development plans, expense approval and annual leave
Provide input to the Training team on onboarding and ongoing training topics
Support training on playbooks and client standards
Manage resourcing and hiring demand for lawyer roles;
conduct end-of-probation reviews
Lead interviews for lawyer-level hires
Handle internal escalations on lawyer conduct and performance
Monitor team utilisation, wellbeing and morale
About You
Qualified attorney in a relevant jurisdiction, 5+PQE
Based in one of our Canadian or US offices: Being in one of our offices allows the Legal Director to coach the team and shape its culture in person - it also enables face-to-face client meetings, pitches and escalations, deepening relationships and supporting retention
Contracts Expertise & Knowledge: Deep knowledge of commercial contracts across all contracts documents product types offered
People Management & Coaching: Strong coaching instinct;
ability to develop lawyers, balance performance across multiple teams, and build team capability
Commercial Awareness: Financial literacy to interpret P&L drivers, optimise efficiency, and flag commercial risks upward
Client & Escalation Management: Confidence to own and resolve complex client escalations independently
Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex requests, interrogate data on team performance, and draw sound conclusions under ambiguity
Operational Leadership: Process discipline to hold teams accountable to quality, SLAs and output standards
Problem Solving: Works on issues requiring deep knowledge of organizational objectives;
establishes and assuresadherence to budgets, schedules and performance expectations
Leading by Example: Demonstrates Carta operating values through consistent kindness, respect, and inclusive leadership
At Carta, you’re not just an employee. You’re a builder who is creating infrastructure that accelerates innovation and empowers more ownership. Cartans are helpful, relentless, unconventional and kind;
representing Carta’s Identity Traits. They work collaboratively and cross functionally to challenge the status quo;
working towards a common goal of creating more owners in the private markets.
Legal Director, ContractsThe Company You’ll JoinCarta 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 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 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.
For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page.
The Team You’ll Work WithYou’ll be joining our Carta Law Contracts team – specifically within the Contracts – North Americas function.
Our Contracts team manages the full lifecycle of commercial contracts for clients – from first review through to execution. You'll 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
As Legal Director, you’ll lead a group of client accounts and the lawyers who serve them, report to the Regional Managing Director, and be accountable for the quality, speed and growth of that portfolio.
The Problems You’ll SolveAbout You
Qualified attorney in a relevant jurisdiction, 5+PQE
Based in one of our Canadian or US offices: Being in one of our offices allows the Legal Director to coach the team and shape its culture in person - it also enables face-to-face client meetings, pitches and escalations, deepening relationships and supporting retention
Contracts Expertise & Knowledge: Deep knowledge of commercial contracts across all contracts documents product types offered
People Management & Coaching: Strong coaching instinct;
ability to develop lawyers, balance performance across multiple teams, and build team capability
Commercial Awareness: Financial literacy to interpret P&L drivers, optimise efficiency, and flag commercial risks upward
Client & Escalation Management: Confidence to own and resolve complex client escalations independently
Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex requests, interrogate data on team performance, and draw sound conclusions under ambiguity
Operational Leadership: Process discipline to hold teams accountable to quality, SLAs and output standards
Problem Solving: Works on issues requiring deep knowledge of organizational objectives;
establishes and assuresadherence to budgets, schedules and performance expectations
Leading by Example: Demonstrates Carta operating values through consistent kindness, respect, and inclusive leadership
At Carta, you’re not just an employee. You’re a builder who is creating infrastructure that accelerates innovation and empowers more ownership. Cartans are helpful, relentless, unconventional and kind;
representing Carta’s Identity Traits. They work collaboratively and cross functionally to challenge the status quo;
working towards a common goal of creating more owners in the private markets.
SalaryCarta’s Compensation Package Includes a Market Competitive Salary, Equity For All Full Time Roles, Exceptional Benefits, And, For Applicable Roles, Commissions Plans. Our Minimum Cash Compensation (salary + Commission If Applicable) Range For This Role Is:
$171,300 - $214,200 in Dallas, Texas, Hamilton Township, NJ and Denver, CO
$191,500 - $239,400 in Seattle, WA
$161,300 - $201,600 in Sandy, UT
$201,000 - $252,000 in New York City, NT and San Francisco, CA
Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors. Please note this is a full-time role.
Disclosures
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.
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