At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.
Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.
Your Role
Gensler is seeking a Corporate and Compliance Counsel to join its Legal Studio. The Corporate and Compliance Counsel will report to the Director of Global Compliance and Senior Corporate Counsel. The position will be located in our Los Angeles office and will provide global corporate and compliance legal support across the firm. The Corporate and Compliance Counsel will work with the firm’s Director of Global Compliance as a compliance specialist with responsibilities in the areas of due diligence, workplace investigations, ethics and compliance policies and training, data governance and privacy, and cybersecurity. The Corporate and Compliance Counsel will also work with the firm’s corporate legal team as a generalist with responsibilities in the areas of vendor procurement, firm architectural licensure, employment, and corporate governance.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a mid-level lawyer, with a passion for understanding the business of design and 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. We are not just looking for an extremely talented legal professional; we need someone with a passion for being involved in the firm’s business strategy and driving it forward by providing practical guidance on a variety of legal issues.
What You Will Do
Manage the firm’s due diligence program, including due diligence checks on clients and vendors.
Support in workplace investigations, working with firm stakeholders to ensure the firm’s compliance with ethical standards and legal obligations.
Draft and update employee policies, the firm’s Code of Conduct in response to evolving risks or legal requirements.
Draft Ethics Training Modules and work with firm stakeholders to deliver to relevant audiences at the firm.
Work together with stakeholders to update the firm’s Risk Assessment.
Manage the firm’s data governance and privacy compliance program, ensuring the program meets legal and regulatory requirements and addresses areas of greatest risk to the firm.
Work together with data privacy and cybersecurity stakeholders across the firm to manage development of policies, training and awareness-raising programs, and response plans.
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.
Help to manage and protect the firm’s intellectual property portfolio, particularly in the areas of digital product design and development; negotiate related agreements and manage related disputes.
Work with Gensler’s Workplace Information Solutions Platform (Wisp) team to negotiate client contracts and ensure the platform’s compliance with applicable laws.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements in the areas of employment, vendor procurement, data privacy, and NDAs.
Advise on global architectural licensing and regulatory compliance.
Advise on corporate governance issues and compliance, including domestic and international subsidiaries.
Your Qualifications
Active bar admission in any U.S. state.
Minimum 4 years of experience in a transactional legal setting (in a law firm and/or corporate legal department).
Experience preferred in the areas of due diligence, workplace investigations, ethics training, data privacy compliance (including CCPA and GDPR), data governance, and negotiating related commercial agreements.
Experience negotiating agreements for digital goods and services (buy side and/or sell side) a significant plus.
Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with various functions and levels within an organization.
Self-motivated, flexible, positive.
- The base salary will be estimated between $137k - $167k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
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.
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