Corporate Counsel, Governance

Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the #1 AI-powered experience orchestration platform, Genesys delivers the future of CX to organizations of all sizes so they can provide empathetic, personalized experiences at scale. As the trusted, all-in-one platform born in the cloud, Genesys Cloud accelerates growth for organizations by enabling them to differentiate with the right customer experience at the right time.  

We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together.

Genesys is looking for an experienced corporate lawyer with a background in corporate governance to join our growing legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Transactions & Governance, you’ll play a key role in developing, managing, and overseeing the company’s corporate governance practices to support the company in its growth journey, as well as the board and the company’s executive leadership team. The ideal candidate has a thorough background in corporate governance, securities law, and public company reporting. This role is based in the United States and may be fully remote.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the corporate secretarial functions for the company’s board of directors and committees, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

• Manage the company’s capitalization table, maintaining accurate documentation and alignment with corporate governance and equity plans.

• Provide legal guidance on executive compensation and employee equity, including drafting and reviewing related agreements.

• Oversee the preparation and execution of the company’s annual shareholder meeting and proxy statement filings.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with stock exchange requirements and timely disclosures.

• Monitor and manage compliance with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act, including insider transactions and filings.

• Administer the company’s insider trading compliance program, including the management of 10b5-1 plans and related policies.

• Develop and conduct training programs on corporate governance, insider trading, and other compliance areas.

• Draft and implement related company policies.

• Advise on corporate secretarial, regulatory and compliance matters, including global subsidiary management, as well as developing, implementing, and leading training on policies.

• Stay current on trends, legal developments, and best practices.

• Coordinate and oversee the work of external counsel.

• Work on other corporate transactional and disclosure matters, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in corporate governance, securities law, and public company reporting, including proxy statements.

• Experience with legal matters related to executive compensation and equity compensation matters.

• Experience providing legal support to boards of directors and senior executives.

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to navigate, complex legal and regulatory compliance issues.

• Team player who is also able to self-start and work independently.

• Positive, problem-solving, business focused attitude with good judgment and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, on schedule and without compromising ethics or integrity.

• Experience of establishing meaningful working relationships with internal/external business clients, including senior leaders, and within the legal department.

• Excellent organizational, project management, problem-solving and communication skills, with attention to detail.

• High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential legal matters.

Minimum Requirements:

• J.D. degree from a top-tier law school in the United States and licensed to practice law in good standing in in at least one state in the United States.

• At least seven years of experience in capital markets and/or corporate advisory practice.

• Prior experience working as a corporate advisory attorney at a reputable law firm or in an in-house corporate legal department at a public or late-stage private company.

• Excellent academic credentials.

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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.  

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

More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://mygenesysbenefits.com

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About Genesys:

Every year, Genesys orchestrates billions of 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. Visit www.genesys.com.

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Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity 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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