Global Legal Enablement & Strategic Transactions Lead

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in Naperville, IL, is seeking a Deputy General Counsel, Global Head of Legal Enablement & Strategic Transactions. You will lead the Legal and Compliance Enablement, design operating infrastructure, manage outside counsel, and embed strategic advisory across Sedgwick's businesses.

The role requires a J.D., active U.S. bar, and 15+ years of experience in complex transactions and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active license in at least one U.S. state bar.

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and runs the legal and compliance operating infrastructure and metrics.
• Advises on complex commercial agreements, including M&A and strategic partnerships.
• Manages outside counsel relationships, budgets, and alternative fee arrangements.
• Embeds as a strategic partner with business units to identify value and risk across initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Contract negotiation

M&A advisory

Data governance

AI governance

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Legal technology

Outside counsel management

Job description

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in Naperville, IL, is seeking a Deputy General Counsel, Global Head of Legal Enablement & Strategic Transactions. You will lead the Legal and Compliance Enablement, design operating infrastructure, manage outside counsel, and embed strategic advisory across Sedgwick's businesses.

The role requires a J.D., active U.S. bar, and 15+ years of experience in complex transactions and regulatory matters.