Associate Corporate Counsel

Law degree from an accredited law school; passed a US bar exam and member in good standing; right to work in the US; 2+ years of relevant experience (preferably in-house).

Genesys
, a global leader in AI-powered customer experience orchestration, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Corporate Counsel (Commercial Corporate Counsel) to join its dynamic legal department. This is a full-time, remote-first position within the United States, offering an exceptional opportunity for early-to-mid-career corporate attorneys to work at the intersection of technology, SaaS, and artificial intelligence.

The Associate Corporate Counsel will provide commercial legal support to the North American sales organization, driving business growth while effectively mitigating risk.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contract Negotiation: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial technology agreements, with a specific focus on cloud services, SaaS agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), statements of work (SOWs), and data processing agreements (DPAs).
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating complex legal issues specific to the cloud computing industry, including data privacy, data security, and emerging artificial intelligence regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Security, and Product Counsel to align contracting processes with company risk management standards.
• Process Optimization: Contributing to the development of standard templates, playbooks, and best practices to streamline recurring commercial transactions.

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

• Education: A law degree (JD or equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Active membership in good standing with any US State or Territory Bar, and the legal right to reside and work in the United States.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained within an in-house corporate legal department.
• Skills: Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, excellent conversational intelligence, and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions under minimal supervision.

Genesys offers a highly competitive compensation package and a robust benefits suite:

• Base Salary: $95,000.00 to $ (dependent on experience, location, and qualifications), with potential eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside telehealth coverage and fertility/adoption assistance.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, remote work opportunities, and "Open Time Off" in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• Financial Security: 401(k) matching program.

The selection process typically begins with an application review by the Talent Acquisition team, followed by a Zoom interview. Subsequent rounds involve meetings with the hiring manager and key team members, with the entire process designed to be respectful of candidates' time (typically limited to five interviews or fewer).