SVP/EGM Legal, San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Hybrid) (938-SLS)

Our client is a global, publicly traded technology company operating at the intersection of SaaS, fintech, and payments, serving millions of small and mid-sized businesses worldwide. With a strong international footprint, significant scale, and continued rapid growth, particularly in the U.S., the company is seeking a business-minded, execution-oriented and sophisticated SVP/EGM Legal to lead its U.S. legal organization at a pivotal moment.

This role serves as the top senior legal executive in the United States and will manage a team of 30 professionals. It will report to the company’s Chief Legal Officer, who is based internationally. The SVP/EGM Legal will act as a key lieutenant to global legal leadership and a trusted advisor to U.S.-based senior executives, including the CEO.

The legal function is well established and globally scaled, with deep expertise across corporate, commercial, regulatory, product, and operations. The SVP/EGM Legal will build on that foundation, elevating legal’s impact as the company continues to grow in complexity, scale enterprise operations, and expand its go-to-market footprint.

The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo, California) and operates in a hybrid model with an in-office expectation of approximately 2-3 day per week. For the right candidate, a New York–based location may be considered.