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 and securities lawyer to join our growing legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Transactions & Governance, you’ll play a key role working with our corporate development and finance teams on high-profile M&A, capital markets and other strategic transactions, as well as on other corporate compliance and disclosure matters. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop our global governance practices to support the company in its growth journey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate transactional, finance and disclosure matters with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, divestures, contract law, securities law and corporate governance. This role is based in the United States and may be fully remote.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the lead legal advisor on strategic corporate and M&A transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents.
• Lead legal due diligence activities and provide counsel on structuring, antitrust and other compliance matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support corporate development initiatives, transactions, and integrations.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including confidentiality, vendor, and partnership agreements.
• Advise on the company’s debt and equity securities offerings and financial transactions.
• Support the treasury function, including advising on compliance with debt covenants and managing financial risk.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, Section 16 reports, and related documents and disclosure, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Work closely with senior leadership and investor relations on disclosure matters.
• Assist with public communications, including press releases and investor presentations.
• Advise on the company’s sustainability reporting efforts and alignment with evolving global standards and regulations.
• Advise on corporate secretarial, regulatory and compliance matters, including global legal entity governance.
• Develop, implement, and lead training on corporate policies and legal developments.
• Stay current on trends, legal developments, and best practices.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of external counsel to optimize outcomes and manage costs.
• Work on other corporate transactional, contract and governance matters, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at or advising on corporate transactions for technology companies, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience in capital markets and advising companies on compliance with 1933 and 1934 Act matters, exchange listing requirements, and corporate governance.
• Experience supporting corporate finance and global subsidiary management activities.
• 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. Deal/negotiation experience is essential.
• Positive, problem-solving, business focused attitude with good judgment and the ability to prioritize and manage and multiple projects simultaneously, on schedule and without compromising ethics or integrity.
• Experience establishing excellent working relationships with internal and external business clients, including senior leaders, and within the legal department.
• Excellent organizational, project management, problem-solving and communication skills, with thorough 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 M&A, capital markets and/or corporate advisory practice.
• Prior experience working as a corporate transactional 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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