EVP Chief Legal Officer

The EVP Chief Legal Officer is responsible for shaping the legal strategy of a rapidly growing technology company operating in a highly regulated industry. Key accountabilities include:

• Oversight of the legal strategy and providing strategic counsel across commercial, operational, and corporate matters.
• Managing legal risk while enabling business growth, building strong stakeholder relationships, and establishing scalable legal practices.
• Leading the legal function across commercial agreements, corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and strategic initiatives.
• Own the full contract lifecycle, including customer agreements, renewals, SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, data processing agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Customer Success, and executive teams to structure agreements that support growth while effectively managing risk.
• Develop contracting frameworks, templates, approval processes, and legal operating models that scale with business needs.
• Advise executive leadership and Board members on governance matters, fiduciary responsibilities, regulatory considerations, and material legal risks.
• Prepare legal updates, risk assessments, and strategic materials for Board meetings and leadership discussions.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel, including selection, budgeting, scope oversight, and coordination across specialized legal matters.
• Guide corporate governance activities, entity management, intellectual property strategy, and enterprise risk programs.
• Build and mentor a high-performing legal team while developing a culture of proactive partnership and business enablement.

Requirements

• Seasoned legal executive with extensive experience supporting technology-driven businesses, negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements at scale.
• Proven experience advising and presenting to Boards of Directors, executive teams, and investors.
• Experience working with private equity-backed or investor-governed organizations.
• Strong background overseeing litigation, labor and employment matters, and regulatory considerations.
• Excellent executive presence with strong judgment, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to balance business objectives with legal risk management and operational priorities.
• Experience in fintech, lending, mortgage technology, servicing, or other regulated industries is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Remote and hybrid workplace flexibility.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited flexible time off.
• Family planning support and paid family leave.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth support and leadership development resources.
• Pet insurance options.
• Virtual and in-person social experiences to strengthen team connection.