EVP Chief Legal Officer

About the Role

Sagent is seeking an experienced Chief Legal Officer to lead the company's legal function across commercial contracting, corporate governance, litigation, and strategic stakeholder relationships. This is a high-visibility role reporting to the President with regular exposure to the Board, private equity sponsor(s), and Sagent's key strategic partners. The ideal candidate combines deep commercial contracts expertise with the judgment and gravitas to represent the company in the boardroom and manage complex, high-stakes relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts (New, Current & Customer Upgrades)

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

Outside Counsel Management

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

Serve as the primary internal point of coordination between outside counsel and business stakeholders

Board Preparation & Representation

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

Support Board committee work (audit, compensation, etc.) as needed

Stakeholder Management

Serve as a trusted legal and strategic point of contact for key stakeholders

Manage the legal dimensions of these relationships, including contract governance, escalations, and strategic alignment

Build durable, trust-based relationships that support Sagent's broader commercial and strategic objectives with these parties

General CLO / Corporate Legal Leadership

Lead and scale the legal, compliance, and risk management function as the company grows

Advise executive leadership on corporate strategy, M&A, financing, and regulatory matters

Oversee corporate governance, entity management, and compliance programs

Manage IP strategy and protection

Own enterprise risk management and legal policy development

Build and mentor an internal legal team as scale requires

Litigation & Employment

Represent Sagent in litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel as needed

Oversee labor and employment matters, including disputes, claims, and compliance with employment law

Partner with HR/People teams to manage employment risk, policies, and investigations

Develop litigation strategy and manage case outcomes in the company's best interest

Qualifications

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

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