EVP, Chief Legal Officer

Sagent

Lead the legal function and manage relationships at Sagent as Chief Legal Officer. Oversee commercial contracts, corporate governance, and litigation strategy for financial services.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including negotiation of commercial agreements and risk management. Proven ability to advise executive teams and Boards on legal and regulatory matters while leading legal and compliance functions in a dynamic environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. And Active Bar Membership12+ Years Of Legal ExperienceNegotiating Commercial/SaaS ContractsLitigation Oversight ExperienceExperience In Fintech Or Regulated Industries

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Hard Skills

Contract Lifecycle ManagementNegotiation Of MSAsSOWsSaaS/Licensing AgreementsData Processing AgreementsVendor ContractsLitigation Strategy DevelopmentLabor And Employment Law ComplianceRisk ManagementCorporate Governance

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentCommunication SkillsExecutive Presence

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

FintechLendingMortgage ServicingRegulated IndustriesPE-Backed Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end contract lifecycle management for new customer agreements, renewals, and upgrade/expansion deals
Negotiate and close commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, SaaS/licensing agreements, data processing agreements, and vendor contracts
Partner with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to structure deal terms that balance commercial velocity with risk management
Build and maintain scalable contracting playbooks, templates, and approval workflows as the company grows
Manage contract risk across the existing customer base, including amendments, upgrades, and renegotiations
Select, engage, and manage relationships with outside counsel across litigation, regulatory, IP, and specialized transactional matters
Own outside counsel budget, scope management, and billing oversight to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal support
Prepare board materials, legal updates, and risk disclosures for regular Board meetings
Attend Board meetings and serve as the attorney representing Sagent's interests and providing legal counsel directly to the Board
Advise the Board and executive team on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and material legal/regulatory risks
Serve as a trusted legal and strategic point of contact for key stakeholders
Lead and scale the legal, compliance, and risk management function as the company grows
Oversee labor and employment matters, including disputes, claims, and compliance with employment law
Develop litigation strategy and manage case outcomes in the company's best interest

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
12+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience; prior CLO/GC experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial/SaaS contracts at scale
Direct experience presenting to and advising a Board of Directors
Experience working with or reporting to PE-backed or investor-governed companies
Strong litigation oversight experience, including labor and employment matters
Excellent judgment, communication skills, and executive presence
Experience in fintech, lending, mortgage servicing, or related regulated industries a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Benefits
Unlimited Flexible Time Off
Family Planning Services
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Family Leave
401(k) Matching
Pet Insurance
In-person and Virtual Social Experiences
Career Pathing
Focus Time Fridays