Corporate Counsel

Genesys; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 122,300 - 215,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Telehealth coverage

Flexible work schedules and work from

401(k) matching program

Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid

Adoption Assistance

Fertility treatments

Job summary

Genesys is seeking a senior commercial attorney to lead the negotiation and structuring of cloud, SaaS, and software licensing agreements. You will partner with sales and deal desks to enable revenue growth while managing risk.

You will provide strategic legal guidance to sales and business teams, drive cross-functional deal execution, and develop templates and playbooks. The role demands strong drafting and regulatory knowledge to navigate privacy and AI rules.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active US bar membership.
• 4+ years of legal experience in commercial law.
• Experience negotiating cloud, SaaS, and tech agreements.
• Experience supporting sales or deal desks.
• Knowledge of data privacy and AI regulation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and drafting.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of cloud, SaaS, and software licensing agreements.
• Structure commercial transactions including reseller and partner agreements.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to sales and business teams.
• Drive alignment with cross-functional stakeholders for deal execution.
• Develop and implement contract templates and playbooks.
• Apply knowledge of data privacy, data security, and AI regulation.
• Support dispute resolution and pre-litigation strategies.
• Maintain governance and legal documentation.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree and bar admission (US)

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 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

Reasonable Accommodations

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