Senior Paralegal, Contracts
About The Position
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 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. You'll be joining our Contracts team that sits at the intersection of legal expertise and technology — processing investment-related NDAs and transactional documents at a pace traditional law firms can't match. Reporting to a Supervising Attorney in the USA, you'll work alongside Carta's US lawyers and embedded AI agents to deliver high-volume contract work with the speed and consistency that private capital clients demand. 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 Senior Paralegal – Contracts, you'll work to: Keep contracts moving. Own the prompt intake and first-round markup of investment-related NDAs and related documents, ensuring nothing sits in a queue longer than it should and tight client turnaround times are consistently met Make the process more effective. Support Carta's US lawyers with first-round drafting and ad hoc legal work — handling the volume so attorneys can focus on the complexity Build workflows clients can rely on. Set up and coordinate client workflows, manage document portals, and drive contracts through to execution, giving clients a seamless, professional experience at every step. Hold the quality bar. Deliver crisp, commercially sound contract support that reflects Carta's reputation for precision — balancing speed with the attention to detail that private capital clients expect
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience recommended working within a transactional or corporate practice group, or an in-house commercial legal team
- Hands-on exposure to commercial contracts and investment-related NDA drafting
- Ability to thrive in high-volume, deadline-driven environments
- Ability to context-switch between competing demands without letting quality slip
- Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts and the commercial pragmatism to apply them
- Crisp and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with a builder's mindset; takes ownership, spots inefficiencies, and looks for ways to improve how the team operates
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with private capital, fund structures, or investor onboarding workflows
Responsibilities
- Own the prompt intake and first-round markup of investment-related NDAs and related documents, ensuring nothing sits in a queue longer than it should and tight client turnaround times are consistently met
- Support Carta's US lawyers with first-round drafting and ad hoc legal work
- Set up and coordinate client workflows, manage document portals, and drive contracts through to execution
- Deliver crisp, commercially sound contract support that reflects Carta's reputation for precision
Benefits
- Market competitive salary
- Equity for all full-time roles
- Exceptional benefits
- Commissions plans (for applicable roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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