Paralegal

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world‑class software, purpose‑built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure. Together, Carta is creating the end‑to‑end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital. 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. The Problems You’ll Solve 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 About You Experienced in transactional legal work. You have 3+ years of experience recommended working within a transactional or corporate practice group, or an in‑house commercial legal team — with hands‑on exposure to commercial contracts and investment‑related NDA drafting. Fast and precise under pressure. You thrive in high‑volume, deadline‑driven environments — you can context‑switch between competing demands without letting quality slip. Commercially and legally grounded. You have a strong grasp of relevant legal concepts and the commercial pragmatism to apply them — you know when to flag something and when to just get it done. A clear communicator. Your written and verbal communication is crisp and concise — clients and colleagues get what they need from you without having to ask twice. A self‑starter with a builder's mindset. You take ownership, spot inefficiencies, and look for ways to improve how the team operates. Familiar with private markets. Exposure to private capital, fund structures, or investor onboarding workflows is a strong plus. 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. Carta’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full‑time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. Our expected cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role is: $80,920 - $101,165 in Hamilton, NJ (hourly rate of $38.90 - $48.64) $90,440 - $113,067 in Seattle, WA (hourly rate of $43.48 - $54.36) $76,160 - $95,216 in Sandy, UT (hourly rate of $38.92 - $45.78) Annualized salary based on estimated 40 hour hours per week before overtime We are hiring for multiple levels and locations, so final offers may vary from the amounts listed based on geography, experience and expertise, and other factors. Disclosures We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. 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