Privacy Counsel – Commercial, Compliance

Genesys

Privacy Counsel managing compliance and commercial transactions for Genesys. Advising on US privacy laws and supporting cross-functional teams for privacy governance.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeCalifornia, New York, North Carolina, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,600 - $194,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate Data Processing Agreements, privacy addenda, and customer-facing privacy terms within cloud and SaaS agreements (including ad-hoc AI terms)
Advise commercial teams on privacy obligations relating to customer contracts, procurement engagements, and strategic partnership transactions
Support customer privacy reviews, due diligence requests, RFIs, and RFP responses
Provide practical guidance regarding cross-border data transfers and vendor privacy obligations
Develop and maintain contracting templates, negotiation guidance, and privacy playbooks
Advise on US privacy laws and regulations, including state privacy frameworks, including the CCPA/CPRA and other emerging state privacy requirements
Support implementation of privacy compliance processes, including privacy impact assessments, data mapping, retention practices, and consumer rights handling
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to support Privacy by Design and responsible data governance practices
Contribute to AI governance initiatives and advise on emerging AI-related legal and regulatory requirements
Assist with privacy and security incident assessments and support internal investigations and remediation activities in partnership with internal stakeholders
Translate legal and regulatory concepts into practical, business-friendly guidance
Support training and awareness initiatives related to privacy, AI governance, and data protection obligations
Collaborate with Security, Compliance, Product, Business Transformation, Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial stakeholders to align on risk management and compliance priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
Approximately 3 to 6 years of relevant privacy, technology, or commercial legal experience
Experience drafting and negotiating privacy and technology agreements in cloud or SaaS environments
Working knowledge of United States privacy laws and practical privacy compliance operations
Familiarity with GDPR concepts and global privacy notions in multinational business environments
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across legal and business teams
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
IAPP certification such as CIPP/US, CIPM, or CIPT would be a plus
Experience supporting AI governance or AI-related product counseling
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, data flows, and cybersecurity concepts
Experience working in enterprise SaaS or global technology companies
Knowledge of healthcare, financial services, or other regulated industries (FedRAMP is a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data Processing Agreementsprivacy addendacloud agreementsSaaS agreementsprivacy compliance processesprivacy impact assessmentsdata mappingretention practicescross-border data transfersvendor privacy obligations

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsorganizational skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesability to work effectively across teamspractical guidancecollaborationadvisory skillstraining and awareness initiatives

Certifications

Juris Doctor degreeactive license to practice lawIAPP certificationCIPP/USCIPMCIPT