Associate Corporate Counsel

About Genesys

Genesys is a global leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, helping over 8,000 organizations in more than 100 countries deliver personalized customer service, improve operational efficiency, and build stronger relationships. Operating with a flexible-first culture, Genesys connects people, systems, and data to move AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments.

Position Overview

Genesys is seeking a highly motivated Associate Corporate Counsel (Commercial) to join its dynamic Legal team. This is a remote-first position based in the United States, offering an exciting opportunity to provide commercial legal support to the North American sales organization. The successful candidate will manage a broad range of technology transactions, SaaS agreements, and operational issues while navigating complex legal and regulatory compliance landscapes, including data privacy and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, focusing on cloud services, SaaS agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), statements of work (SOWs), data processing agreements (DPAs), and business associate agreements (BAAs).
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and address legal issues specific to the technology and cloud computing industries, including data privacy, data security, and artificial intelligence regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams such as Sales, Data Privacy, Security, Product Counsel, and Finance to align contracting standards with company risk management policies.
• Process Optimization: Contribute to the development of standard templates, playbooks, and contracting best practices to streamline recurring commercial transactions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Active membership in good standing with the Bar of any US State or Territory, having successfully passed a bar exam.
• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained within an in-house corporate legal department.
• Work Authorization: Must have the legal right to reside and work in the United States.
• Core Competencies: Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, excellent conversational intelligence, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $167,000.00, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location. Eligible employees may also qualify for performance-based bonus opportunities. Genesys offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Telehealth.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities.
• Open Time Off (OTO) and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Adoption and Fertility assistance programs.

Application Process

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