As senior deputy counsel of Commercial and IP at Xactus, Sue Temple operates at the intersection of legal strategy, operational efficiency and people-centered leadership. With over two decades of experience in the mortgage industry, Temple has quietly led transformative initiatives that have reduced costs, increased contract efficiency and supported scalable growth — all while mentoring and empowering those around her.
In the past year, Temple has overseen two major efforts that reflect her value to the organization. She led a cross-functional team to re-contract thousands of Xactus clients under a newly standardized Master Services Agreement, improving consistency and streamlining legal workflows across five business units. As of mid-2025, she has already guided 50% of clients through this transition, putting Xactus firmly on track to meet its company-wide compliance targets.
Temple also spearheaded the evaluation and selection of a new contract management platform, uncovering over $300,000 in annual spend on underutilized tools. Her efforts not only eliminated redundancies but positioned Xactus for improved contract visibility and cross-team collaboration — saving the company hundreds of thousands while improving legal efficiency.
Temple’s leadership style is anchored in empathy, communication and collaboration. She runs weekly Legal and Compliance Office Hours, builds teams based on complementary strengths and ensures every voice is heard. Her commitment to developing others, coupled with her deep operational insight, makes her a force multiplier at Xactus. Whether driving strategic initiatives or investing in team growth, Temple exemplifies the power of thoughtful, behind-the-scenes leadership.
Name:
Sue Temple
Title:
Senior Deputy Counsel, Commercial and IP
Company Name:
Xactus
