Define: Senior Executive

The meaning of “Senior Executive” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Senior Executive defined in a legal contract?

  • Senior Executive means the person holding one of the following titles: chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, or anyone responsible for a main business unit or function. Seen in 74 SEC Filings
  • Senior Executive means an individual who has consistently served at an executive level for no less than [number] years. This definition considers the person's overall time as an executive, beginning from the either the initial date of employment as an Executive Officer, or the time of promotion to such a role, unless otherwise determined by the [organization]. Seen in 29 SEC Filings
  • Senior Executive means the Chairman of the Board, President, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, or General Counsel of the [organization]. Seen in 28 SEC Filings
  • Senior Executive means any individual given the authority to negotiate the settlement of a dispute on behalf of [organization]. Seen in 26 SEC Filings
  • Senior Executive means a member of the [organization]'s senior leadership team who is appointed by said organisation to handle any disputes related to their contract. Seen in 17 SEC Filings
  • Senior Executive means the chief executive officer. Seen in 13 SEC Filings
  • Senior Executive means either the CEO or any permanent, full-time employee of the [organization] or its affiliate, who holds an Officer role required to submit documentation to the relevant authorities, or is an officer reporting directly to the CEO, or is the Chief Accounting Officer of the [organization], or is the individual holding the highest management position overseeing internal audits within the [organization]. Seen in 13 SEC Filings

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Senior Executive means a high-ranking officer of an [organization] responsible for major business functions.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Leadership transition
  • Organizational restructuring
  • Creation of a new role within the organization

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Senior Executive means an individual delegated authority to settle disputes on behalf of an [organization].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Resolution of intra-organizational disputes
  • Dealing with client or vendor-related issues
  • Managing conflicts in strategic partnerships

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

  • Senior Executive means the chief executive officer.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring of a new CEO
  • Founding of a new company
  • Contract renewal for a continuing CEO

Relevant Sectors

Are you creating, reviewing or negotiating a document?

Looking for further advice on how to define “Senior Executive" in your document? 

🚀 Try our AI Legal Assistant! It can suggest a definition just for your specific needs (Simply import your contract, then ask it to draft a definition suitable for your document, that's it!)

What is the most popular definition of 'Senior Executive'?

Senior Executive means a high-ranking officer of an [organization] responsible for major business functions

Download our whitepaper on the future of AI in Legal

By providing your email address you are consenting to our Privacy Notice.
Thank you for downloading our whitepaper. This should arrive in your inbox shortly. In the meantime, why not jump straight to a section that interests you here: https://www.genieai.co/our-research
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Try using Genie's Free AI Legal Assistant

Generate quality, formatted contracts with AI

Can’t find the right template? Create the bespoke agreement in minutes by conversing with our AI and tailoring to your needs

Let our Legal AI make 
edits for you

Ask Genie to edit your document in the same way you’d ask a paralegal. Genie makes track changes, and explains its thinking just like a junior lawyer would.

AI review

Can’t find the right template? Create the bespoke agreement in minutes by conversing with our AI and tailoring to your needs

Book your personalised demo now

Schedule a live, interactive demo with a Genie expert
Understand the most valuable features of Genie based on your workflow
Find out exactly how your business will benefit, from hours saved to faster revenue