Are You a Business-Minded Corporate Attorney Ready to Partner with Visionary Founders? About the Firm: SAGE Business Counsel is looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial corporate attorney to join our growing team as a Non-Equity Partner in Corporate Transactions. If you have your own portable book of business, are known for outstanding negotiation and communication skills, bring deep experience across multiple transactional areas, and thrive in environments where business and law intersect, we want to meet you. Our firm is entering its next stage of intentional, scalable growth, and we’re not looking for just another lawyer—we’re looking for a strategic thinker who can spot risk, seize opportunity, and serve as a trusted advisor. About the Role: You’ll lead transactional matters, guide compliance decisions, and help shape the long-term value and stability of growing businesses. This is a non-equity partner role with revenue-based compensation, offering autonomy, flexibility, and full support from our team in marketing, billing, and client success. About You: You're not chasing billables. You’re chasing impact. You see legal strategy as a tool for growth, not just risk avoidance. You want a role that gives you room to lead, collaborate, and build something meaningful. If you're tired of traditional firms, want a team that values innovation and candor, and believe law should serve business, not slow it down—we may be what you have been waiting for. Responsibilities: Core Legal Responsibilities: • Serve as outside general counsel to a curated portfolio of business clients in construction, media, tech/software, and related industries • Lead and manage contract drafting, negotiation, and risk analysis for a wide range of commercial agreements • Guide legal strategy on matters involving M&A, capital raises, IP, employment, governance, and compliance • Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business advice that drives client growth • Act as lead counsel on select strategic transactions, ensuring alignment with both legal and business objectives Business Development & Client Relationship Responsibilities: • Build and grow your book of business by cultivating long-term client relationships through value-driven service • Leverage the firm’s marketing, brand, and thought leadership platforms to attract and retain ideal clients • Collaborate with SAGE’s leadership team to define your niche, optimize your market presence, and establish your reputation as a trusted advisor • Use speaking, content, networking, or referrals to position yourself as a go-to legal strategist for founder-led businesses • Participate in firm-led business development initiatives, events, and referral programs to expand your reach and impact Strategic & Cultural Contribution: • Uphold and model our firm values—challenging the status quo, intentional growth, loving candor, giving back, and freedom • Mentor and support team members through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and leadership in your practice area • Bring a proactive mindset to every matter—identifying issues before they escalate and creating systems to support sustainable growth for clients and for the firm Qualifications: • Have 7+ years’ experience in business or corporate law • Can analyze, negotiate, and close deals with clarity and confidence • Thrive in fast-paced, founder-driven environments and speak the language of growth • Have a US law license in one of the following states: GA, FL, AL, TN, NC, TX, AZ, UT, NY, CA • Are energized by real client relationships and the ability to drive strategic impact, not just mitigate liability Compensation: $125 - $150 hourly

• Core Legal Responsibilities: • Serve as outside general counsel to a curated portfolio of business clients in construction, media, tech/software, and related industries • Lead and manage contract drafting, negotiation, and risk analysis for a wide range of commercial agreements • Guide legal strategy on matters involving M&A, capital raises, IP, employment, governance, and compliance • Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business advice that drives client growth • Act as lead counsel on select strategic transactions, ensuring alignment with both legal and business objectivesBusiness Development & Client Relationship Responsibilities: • Build and grow your book of business by cultivating long-term client relationships through value-driven service • Leverage the firm’s marketing, brand, and thought leadership platforms to attract and retain ideal clients • Collaborate with SAGE’s leadership team to define your niche, optimize your market presence, and establish your reputation as a trusted advisor • Use speaking, content, networking, or referrals to position yourself as a go-to legal strategist for founder-led businesses • Participate in firm-led business development initiatives, events, and referral programs to expand your reach and impactStrategic & Cultural Contribution: • Uphold and model our firm values—challenging the status quo, intentional growth, loving candor, giving back, and freedom • Mentor and support team members through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and leadership in your practice area • Bring a proactive mindset to every matter—identifying issues before they escalate and creating systems to support sustainable growth for clients and for the firm