Funds Paralegal

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Toronto, ON, CAN
Hybrid
Junior
Fintech • Software
Carta develops purpose-built software that transforms traditional accounting into a powerful growth engine.
The Role
Prepare initial drafts of LP transfer documents, liaise with transfer parties on process and timing, assist execution workflows, work with lawyers and senior paralegals on high-volume matters, and build legal and commercial expertise toward client account ownership and qualification.
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The Company You’ll Join

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.

For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page.

The Problems You'll Solve

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 Junior Funds Paralegal, you'll work to:

  • Prepare initial drafts of LP transfer documents (transfer agreements, consents, subscription agreements)
  • Liaise with transfer parties on process and timings, and assist with execution workflows
  • Work closely with lawyers and senior paralegals, contributing to high-quality client delivery across fast-moving, high-volume matters
  • Build commercial and legal expertise over time, with opportunities to take ownership of client accounts and progress towards qualification as a practicing legal professional.
The Team You'll Work With

You will be joining our Funds team in the Americas Region.

Carta Law is the largest AI-native law firm for private capital, born from the combination of Avantia Law and Carta. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction KYC, and high-volume legal work with a speed and consistency that traditional law firms simply can't match. As a Junior Paralegal, you will rotate across or specialise within one of three practice areas depending on your strengths and interests.

Carta’s London and Denmark locations are a product of our 2022 acquisitions of Capdesk and Vauban. Now operating as one global Carta entity, our U.K. and Denmark locations will  enhance the Carta platform with Capdesk and Vauban as proprietary products.Click the links to read more about the acquisition of Capdesk from Carta and Vauban from Carta

About You
  • Eager to learn and grow. You are motivated, curious, and excited to develop expertise in legal practice – whether that is compliance, contracts, or funds.
  • Organised and efficient. You prioritise well, manage competing deadlines, and keep matters moving without losing attention to detail.
  • A strong communicator. You write and speak clearly and professionally, understanding that our clients expect crisp, concise advice.
  • A self-starter. You take initiative, work independently when needed, and proactively flag issues before they become problems.
  • A team player. You collaborate effectively with lawyers, senior paralegals, and client-facing teams across a fast-paced environment.
  • Legally educated (preferred). An undergraduate Law degree or equivalent is preferred; a GDL is welcome. Prior exposure to LP Transfer processes is a plus but not required.

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. 



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. 
  • Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details.
  • For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy, CA Candidate Privacy, and Brazil Transparency Report.
  • Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Organised and efficient; manage competing deadlines
  • Self-starter; proactive and able to work independently
  • Team player; collaborate effectively with lawyers and client-facing teams
  • Legally educated (undergraduate Law degree or equivalent; GDL welcome)
  • Prior exposure to LP transfer processes

Carta Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carta and has not been reviewed or approved by Carta.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Compensation is portrayed as market-competitive in many roles, with particularly strong positioning in engineering and product packages. Pay is also framed as comparatively strong versus other aspects of the overall employee experience.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is positioned as notably generous, with extended paid leave for birthing parents and paid bonding leave for all parents. Family-building support is also emphasized through fertility treatment and egg-freezing coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is structured with a required minimum amount of paid leave and then additional flexibility through an unlimited PTO and sick-time approach. This design is intended to ensure time off is actually taken while preserving flexibility beyond the minimum.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
1,902 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Carta develops purpose-built software that transforms traditional accounting into a powerful growth engine. Carta’s world-class fund administration platform supports nearly 7,000 funds and SPVs, and represents nearly $130B in assets under management in venture capital and private equity. Trusted by more than 40,000 companies, Carta also helps private businesses in over 160 countries manage their cap tables, valuations, taxes, equity programs, compensation, and more. Together, Carta is setting a new standard as the end-to-end platform for private markets. Our best-in-class solution for fund management seamlessly integrates investor and portfolio company insights via a suite of tools designed ground-up to support the strategic impact of the fund CFO. Carta has been included on the Fortune Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance list, Forbes’ list of the World's Best Cloud Companies, Fast Company's Most Innovative list, and Inc.'s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. For more information, visit carta.com.

Why Work With Us

Carta is a place where everyone can be the best version of themselves. We're a team of unconventional builders who's focus is to create infrastructure for innovators. Join our team and help us to create more owners.

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