Corporate Counsel

ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Studio in Los Angeles. The Corporate Counsel will report to the General Counsel and will be based in our Los Angeles office.

This role provides global legal support across a broad range of corporate, operational, and transactional matters. The Corporate Counsel will advise on corporate governance, international market-entry initiatives, vendor and technology contracting, real estate, intellectual property, data privacy, and other strategic

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in general corporate and commercial matters in a transactional setting (law firm and/or corporate).
• Experience establishing and maintaining corporate entities, including Board and shareholder actions and meetings.
• Experience in real property matters including drafting and negotiating leases.
• Experience in data privacy compliance (CCPA and GDPR), data governance, and negotiating related commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and transaction execution.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to work across functions and levels.
• Self-motivated, flexible and positive team player.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance matters for domestic and international subsidiaries, branches, and affiliated entities.
• Lead legal support for international market entry and corporate growth initiatives; coordinate and manage outside counsel and business stakeholders on entity formation, licensing, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Help to manage and protect the firm’s global intellectual property portfolio; negotiate related agreements and manage related disputes.
• Serve as lead counsel for procurement, technology, SaaS, consulting, licensing, and other vendor agreements.
• Advise on global architectural licensing, scope-of-practice, professional registration, and related regulatory compliance matters.
• Manage the firm’s data governance and privacy compliance program to ensure legal and regulatory compliance; partner with stakeholders across the firm to develop and implement data governance policies, training and awareness initiatives, incident response planning, and privacy compliance programs.
• Develop and promote compliance with policies around procurement and use of digital goods and services in the creation of digital experiences, data visualizations, and other digital client deliverables.
• Negotiate and revise leases, amendments, and renewals.

Skills

Active California Bar admission

3+ years corporate & commercial

Entity formation & governance

Real property leases

Data privacy & governance (CCPA GDPR)

M&A due diligence & transactions

Interpersonal, oral & written skills

Self-motivated & team player

Job description

The Hub

The Hub is a diverse team of experts, creatives, and technicians focused on delivering business operations excellence for the firm across the globe. Within the Hub, the Legal Studio serves as a practical, business-minded partner to Gensler’s practice areas, leaders, and project teams, helping the firm anticipate risk, make informed decisions, and support responsible growth.

The Legal Studio works closely with colleagues across the firm to provide clear guidance, simplify complex issues, and develop tools, training, and practical solutions that support the business of design. Agile, approachable, and collaborative, the team connects legal judgment with business strategy to help teams serve clients with confidence.

Your Role

Gensler is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Studio. The Corporate Counsel will report to the General Counsel and will be based in our Los Angeles office. This position provides global legal support across a broad range of corporate, operational, and transactional matters. As a member of the firm's corporate legal team, the Corporate Counsel will advise on corporate governance, international market-entry initiatives, vendor and technology contracting, real estate, intellectual property, data privacy, firm architectural licensure, employment, and other strategic business operations. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a lawyer who is passionate about understanding the business of design and has a desire to work with creative leaders, to become part of the Gensler family. This is not a conventional, back-office, black-letter legal role; at Gensler you will be on the front-line, dealing with senior firm leadership on a daily basis, and partnering with them and your Legal Studio colleagues to navigate opportunities and challenges in an ever- complex world.

What You Will Do

• Advise on corporate governance matters for domestic and international subsidiaries, branches, and affiliated entities.
• Lead legal support for international market entry and corporate growth initiatives; coordinate and manage outside counsel and business stakeholders on entity formation, licensing, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Help to manage and protect the firm’s global intellectual property portfolio; negotiate related agreements and manage related disputes.
• Serve as lead counsel for procurement, technology, SaaS, consulting, licensing, and other vendor agreements.
• Advise on global architectural licensing, scope-of-practice, professional registration, and related regulatory compliance matters.
• Manage the firm’s data governance and privacy compliance program to ensure legal and regulatory compliance; partner with stakeholders across the firm to develop and implement data governance policies, training and awareness initiatives, incident response planning, and privacy compliance programs.
• Develop and promote compliance with policies around procurement and use of digital goods and services in the creation of digital experiences, data visualizations, and other digital client deliverables.
• Negotiate and revise leases, amendments, and renewals.

Your Qualifications

• Active bar admission in California.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in general corporate and commercial matters in a transactional setting (in a law firm and/or corporate legal department).
• Experience required in establishing and maintaining corporate entities, including Board and shareholder actions and meetings.
• Experience strongly preferred in real property matters including drafting and negotiating leases.
• Experience preferred in the areas of data privacy compliance (including CCPA and GDPR), data governance, and negotiating related commercial agreements.
• Experience preferred in supporting mergers and acquisitions other corporate transactions, including due diligence and transaction execution.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work across various functions and levels within an organization.
• Self-motivated, flexible and positive team player.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in‑class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well‑being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.