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Corporate Counsel

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in a US State or Territory
  • 4+ years of legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house commercial legal work
  • Strong expertise in commercial and contract law, with experience negotiating cloud, SaaS, and technology agreements
  • Proven experience in customer-facing legal roles supporting sales or deal desk functions

Responsibilities

  • Lead negotiation and execution of cloud, SaaS, and software licensing agreements to support revenue growth and customer success
  • Structure and advise on commercial transactions, including reseller, partner, and distribution agreements, to enable scalable business outcomes
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to sales and business teams, balancing risk mitigation with commercial objectives
  • Drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders including sales, finance, marketing, and product to ensure efficient deal execution

About the company

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Genesys

Customer Experience & Contact Centers

Every year, Genesys® orchestrates more than 70 billion remarkable customer experiences for organizations in more than 100 countries. Through the power of our cloud, digital and AI technologies, organizations can realize Experience as a Service℠, our vision for empathetic customer experiences at scale. With Genesys, organizations have the power to deliver proactive, predictive, and hyper personalized experiences to deepen their customer connection across every marketing, sales, and service moment on any channel, while also improving employee productivity and engagement. By transforming back-office technology to a modern revenue velocity engine Genesys enables true intimacy at scale to foster customer trust and loyalty. Genesys recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase. Initial inquiries might come through LinkedIn, but all communication thereafter is through an official Genesys portal. Continue to stay alert and safe.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryCustomer Experience & Contact Centers
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.

 

At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.

 

Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.


Enable high-impact technology transactions that drive enterprise adoption of cloud and AI-powered communication platforms. This role partners directly with sales and business leaders to structure, negotiate, and close strategic agreements that influence revenue growth, customer success, and long-term partnerships across North America. You will operate at the intersection of legal strategy and commercial execution, ensuring risk is managed without slowing business momentum. The position offers strong exposure to complex enterprise deals, evolving regulatory landscapes, and opportunities to expand influence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead negotiation and execution of cloud, SaaS, and software licensing agreements to support revenue growth and customer success
  • Structure and advise on commercial transactions, including reseller, partner, and distribution agreements, to enable scalable business outcomes
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to sales and business teams, balancing risk mitigation with commercial objectives
  • Drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders including sales, finance, marketing, and product to ensure efficient deal execution
  • Develop and implement contract templates, playbooks, and standards to improve speed, consistency, and scalability
  • Apply knowledge of data privacy, data security, and AI regulations to support compliant and forward-looking transactions
  • Support dispute resolution and pre-litigation strategies to protect business interests and continuity
  • Maintain corporate governance, compliance records, and legal documentation to ensure operational integrity

Required Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in a US State or Territory
  • 4+ years of legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house commercial legal work
  • Strong expertise in commercial and contract law, with experience negotiating cloud, SaaS, and technology agreements
  • Proven experience in customer-facing legal roles supporting sales or deal desk functions
  • Working knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks impacting cloud computing, data privacy, and artificial intelligence
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal issues independently with strong judgment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with advanced contract drafting capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting enterprise software, telecommunications, or customer experience technology organizations
  • Familiarity with global contracting, including reseller, partner, and distribution channel agreements
  • Exposure to international legal frameworks and cross-border transactions
  • Experience improving contracting processes, templates, and legal operations at scale

Compensation:

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.  

$122,300.00 - $215,100.00

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 

  • Telehealth coverage

  • Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities

  • Development and career growth opportunities

  • Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays

  • 401(k) matching program

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Fertility treatments

Click here to view a summary overview of our Benefits.


Working at Genesys

  • AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
  • A flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
  • Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.
  • Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
  • Recognized globally – Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.

Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.


What Happens After You Apply

After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:

  • Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.
  • A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.

  • Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.
  • We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.
  • After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.

Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.


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About Genesys:

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.com.


Reasonable Accommodations:

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in your ability to access or use this online application and need an alternative method for applying, you or someone you know may contact us at reasonable.accommodations@genesys.com.


You can expect a response within 24–48 hours. To help us provide the best support, click the email link above to open a pre-filled message and complete the requested information before sending. If you have any questions, please include them in your email.

 

This email is intended to support job seekers requesting accommodations. Messages unrelated to accommodation—such as application follow-ups or resume submissions—may not receive a response.


Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.


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