At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial contracts and coach lawyers while managing client escalations.
- Company: Join Carta, a forward-thinking legal tech company transforming contract management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment focused on quality and performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field with innovative AI-backed tools.
- Qualifications: Qualified attorney with 5+ years of experience and strong people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
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 performance
- Resolve complex escalations beyond Managing Lawyer authority
- Manage lawyer allocation, coaching, reviews, and development plans
- Oversee onboarding, conversion, client health, and account revenue
- Drive playbook reviews, technology adoption, and team training
Requirements:
- Qualified attorney in a relevant jurisdiction with 5+ PQE
- Based in a Canadian or United States office
- Deep knowledge of commercial contracts across offered document products
- Strong people management, coaching, and client escalation skills
- Financial literacy and disciplined operational leadership
- Bring commercial contracts expertise, client judgment, and lawyer development skills to Carta’s North American Contracts team.
Legal Director Commercial Contracts in Toronto employer: Carta
At Carta, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our Toronto office offers competitive salaries, equity for all full-time roles, and comprehensive benefits, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior team members and contribute to innovative legal technology solutions, making your role as a Contract Solutions Counsel both meaningful and rewarding.
