Carta Senior Lawyer - Venture Financings managing early-stage financing deals and serving as primary contact for founders and venture capital funds. Review and negotiate financing documents and mentor paralegals through complex transactions.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for founders, venture capital funds, and outside counsel during fundraising transactions
Coordinate term sheet negotiation, diligence, signing, and post-closing deliverables
Review and negotiate financing documents including SAFEs, convertible notes, Stock Purchase Agreements, Investors' Rights Agreements, Voting Agreements, and ROFR/Co-Sale Agreements
Advise on cap table, governance, and corporate matters arising from transactions
Supervise and mentor paralegals through complex early-stage financing transactions
Develop and evolve deal playbooks and negotiation parameters
Build and deepen trusted relationships with founders, venture funds, accelerators, and outside counsel
Support business development by contributing to new client pitches
Partner with technology team to improve AI-driven legal delivery tools and workflows
Qualification
We are looking for someone who isExperienced in ECVC lawClient-focused and commercially mindedA natural leader and mentorDetail-driven and execution-focusedTech-savvyLicensed to practice$208
Required
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in ECVC law. You have a strong background in early-stage financings — SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced equity rounds — and can independently manage complex, fast-moving deal processes.
Client-focused and commercially minded. You build strong relationships with founders, venture capital funds, and their counsel, and know how to communicate clearly under pressure.
A natural leader and mentor. You have experience supervising paralegals, and can manage team output across multiple simultaneous deals.
Detail-driven and execution-focused. You thrive on getting deals done – you prioritize effectively, handle competing deadlines, and do not lose momentum.
Tech-savvy. You are comfortable working with AI-backed legal tools and are curious about the role of technology in modern legal delivery. We're especially open to candidates who are extremely tech-savvy and have a genuine interest in how AI can productize the legal ecosystem.
Licensed to practice. You are qualified to practice in California or a comparable jurisdiction. 7+ years of relevant experience recommended.
Carta’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:
$208,000 - $317,000 in San Francisco
Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.
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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