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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 RoleSagent 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 ResponsibilitiesContracts (New, Current & Customer Upgrades)Own end-to-end contract lifecycle management for new customer agreements, renewals, and upgrade/expansion dealsNegotiate and close commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, SaaS/licensing agreements, data processing agreements, and vendor contractsPartner with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to structure deal terms that balance commercial velocity with risk managementBuild and maintain scalable contracting playbooks, templates, and approval workflows as the company growsManage contract risk across the existing customer base, including amendments, upgrades, and renegotiationsOutside Counsel ManagementSelect, engage, and manage relationships with outside counsel across litigation, regulatory, IP, and specialized transactional mattersOwn outside counsel budget, scope management, and billing oversight to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal supportServe as the primary internal point of coordination between outside counsel and business stakeholdersBoard Preparation & RepresentationPrepare board materials, legal updates, and risk disclosures for regular Board meetingsAttend Board meetings and serve as the attorney representing Sagent's interests and providing legal counsel directly to the BoardAdvise the Board and executive team on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and material legal/regulatory risksSupport Board committee work (audit, compensation, etc.) as neededStakeholder ManagementServe as a trusted legal and strategic point of contact for key stakeholdersManage the legal dimensions of these relationships, including contract governance, escalations, and strategic alignmentBuild durable, trust-based relationships that support Sagent's broader commercial and strategic objectives with these partiesGeneral CLO / Corporate Legal LeadershipLead and scale the legal, compliance, and risk management function as the company growsAdvise executive leadership on corporate strategy, M&A, financing, and regulatory mattersOversee corporate governance, entity management, and compliance programsManage IP strategy and protectionOwn enterprise risk management and legal policy developmentBuild and mentor an internal legal team as scale requiresLitigation & EmploymentRepresent Sagent in litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel as neededOversee labor and employment matters, including disputes, claims, and compliance with employment lawPartner with HR/People teams to manage employment risk, policies, and investigationsDevelop litigation strategy and manage case outcomes in the company's best interestQualificationsJ.D. and active bar membership in good standing12+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience; prior CLO/GC experience strongly preferredDemonstrated experience negotiating commercial/SaaS contracts at scaleDirect experience presenting to and advising a Board of DirectorsExperience working with or reporting to PE-backed or investor-governed companiesStrong litigation oversight experience, including labor and employment mattersExcellent judgment, communication skills, and executive presenceExperience in fintech, lending, mortgage servicing, or related regulated industries a plusPerks!As a Sagent Associate, you will be eligible to participate in our benefit programs beginning on Day #1! We offer a comprehensive package including Remote/Hybrid workplace options, 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 and much, much more!Why Sagent?Sagent is transforming the mortgage servicing industry by bringing the modern experience customers now expect from loan originations to loan servicing. Our platform lets customers manage their home-owing lives from anywhere while giving servicers lower costs, scale compliance and higher servicing values through full market cycles.Sagent is a joint venture that combines Fiserv Inc.'s decades of market-leading fintech expertise with Warburg Pincus' skill in growing technology companies. We hire innovators and doers to disrupt the last and most complex frontier of lending and housing. We're growing fast and need you to help shape our future.Sagent is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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