Senior Funds Lawyer

The role

You will manage the end-to-end transfer process for limited partner interests. You will supervise paralegals and serve as the primary point of contact for clients and counterparties.

What you will do

• Supervise and mentor paralegals through complex LP transfer processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and counterparties.
• Coordinate KYC/AML, transfer documentation, signing, and post-closing actions.
• Own and evolve client playbooks and negotiation parameters.
• Build and deepen trusted client relationships.
• Support business development by contributing to new client pitches.
• Partner with the technology team to improve AI-driven legal delivery tools and workflows.

Required qualifications

• Experienced in funds law.
• Strong background in LP transfers, closed-ended funds, or private markets work.
• Ability to independently manage complex transfer processes.
• Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers and paralegals.
• Ability to manage team performance across multiple simultaneous workflows.
• Licensed to practice in England & Wales or a comparable jurisdiction.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of relevant experience recommended

About the company

Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. It provides software, services, and legal infrastructure for founders, fund managers, and legal teams.