EVP Chief Legal Officer

Why you'll LOVE Sagent:   You could work anywhere. We know you are talented and looking for something inspiring and impactful. A place where you will make a difference and have a great time doing it!   By choosing Sagent, you can be part of our mission to make loans and homeownership simpler and safer for all consumers.   Sagent powers servicers and consumers. You power Sagent!    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, a...