Carta
Senior Lawyer - Venture Financings
$208K–$317K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 7+ years of relevant experience recommended.
- Visa sponsorship
- Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization.
About the job
Manages early-stage venture financing transactions for companies and funds, from negotiation and diligence through closing, while advising clients and improving legal delivery workflows.
What you'll do
- Coordinate financing transactions and serve as the main contact for founders, funds, and outside counsel.
- Review and negotiate financing documents; advise on cap table, governance, and corporate matters.
- Supervise and mentor paralegals, develop deal playbooks, and partner on AI-driven legal tools and workflows.
What they ask for
- Experienced in emerging company venture capital (ECVC) law and early-stage financings, including SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced rounds.
- Able to independently manage complex, fast-moving transactions and supervise paralegals.
- Qualified to practice in California or a comparable jurisdiction.
- Comfortable working with AI-backed legal tools.
Pay
$208,000 - $317,000 USD minimum cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable), San Francisco
Tools
SAFEs, convertible notes, NVCA-form Stock Purchase Agreements, Investors' Rights Agreements, Voting Agreements, ROFR/Co-Sale Agreements
AI focus
Partner with the technology team to improve AI-driven legal delivery tools and workflows; use AI-backed legal tools.
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