Associate Corporate Counsel

Complete Guide: Associate Corporate Counsel at Genesys

Genesys, a global leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Corporate Counsel (Commercial) to join its dynamic legal team. This is a remote-first position based in the United States, offering an exceptional opportunity for early-to-mid-career legal professionals to support a fast-growing technology enterprise.

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide commercial legal support to the North American sales organization, helping drive business growth while effectively mitigating corporate risk. Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, with a specific focus on cloud services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), statements of work (SOWs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
• Advising internal business units on legal issues surrounding data privacy, security, and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Security, Finance, and Product Counsel, to align contracting standards with company risk management policies.
• Developing and updating standard templates, playbooks, and best practices for recurring commercial transactions.

Eligibility & Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Education: A law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Active membership in good standing with the Bar of any U.S. State or Territory, having successfully passed a bar exam.
• Experience: At least 2+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained in-house within the technology sector.
• Work Authorization: Must have the legal right to reside and work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience negotiating cloud computing or contact center technology contracts, strong conversational intelligence, and a proven ability to handle customer-facing negotiations with diplomacy and empathy.

Compensation & Benefits

Genesys offers a competitive compensation package and a robust benefits suite, including:

• Base Salary Range: $95,000.00 to $167,000.00 per year (dependent on experience, skills, and location).
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with telehealth coverage and fertility treatment support.
• Time Off: Open Time Off policy in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• Financial Security: 401(k) matching program and adoption assistance.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official LinkedIn job posting. The hiring process typically involves a resume review by the Talent Acquisition team, followed by a Zoom interview with a recruiter, and subsequent meetings with the hiring manager and team members (usually limited to five interviews in total).