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Uniphore is one of the largest B2B AI-native companies—decades-proven, built-for-scale and designed for the enterprise. The company drives business outcomes, across multiple industry verticals, and enables the largest global deployments.

Uniphore infuses AI into every part of the enterprise that impacts the customer. We deliver the only multimodal architecture centered on customers that combines Generative AI, Knowledge AI, Emotion AI, workflow automation and a co-pilot to guide you. We understand better than anyone how to capture voice, video and text and how to analyze all types of data.

As AI becomes more powerful, every part of the enterprise that impacts the customer will be disrupted. We believe the future will run on the connective tissue between people, machines and data: all in the service of creating the most human processes and experiences for customers and employees.

Job Description

Uniphore is seeking a seasoned, business-driven General Counsel to serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team . This leader will play a pivotal role in guiding corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and M &A activities , ensuring Uniphore is well-positioned for public market readiness.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in global B2B enterprise software, SaaS, or cloud-based products , with a track record of successfully navigating companies through IPOs and scaling in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Advisory: Provide counsel to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on corporate governance, regulatory matters, and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with Uniphore’s growth objectives.
• IPO & Public Company Readiness: Lead all legal aspects of Uniphore’s IPO planning and execution, including SEC compliance, corporate governance, investor relations, and public market regulations.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Develop and oversee internal governance policies, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations (U.S./India and other key markets), privacy laws, and corporate policies.
• M&A, Partnerships & Risk Management: Advise on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, evaluating risk factors that could impact the business.
• Intellectual Property & Contracts: Manage the company’s IP strategy and patent portfolio, while overseeing key commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, employment law, and real estate leases.
• External Relations & Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulators, outside counsel, and external partners, ensuring Uniphore’s legal interests are effectively represented.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing legal and compliance team, ensuring operational excellence as Uniphore scales.

Key Qualifications & Competencies

• 10+ years of legal experience, with a strong in-house background in cloud, SaaS, tech, or telecommunications.
• Proven track record leading a company through IPO or public market transitions.
• Expertise in corporate governance, SEC regulations, M&A, privacy, compliance, and international law (particularly U.S./India).
• Strong negotiation skills across legal, financial, and commercial matters.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels, balancing risk with business growth.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.
• J.D. from a top-tier, accredited institution.
• Active membership in the California State Bar (or other recognized state bar).

Hiring Range

$252,200 - $346,800 - for Primary Location of USA - CA - Palo Alto

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

In addition to competitive base pay, this position also includes an annual incentive opportunity based on target achievement, pre-IPO stock options, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with a match, and more, plus generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid day off for your birthday and other paid leave policies to support employees through all phases of life.

Location preference:

USA - CA - Palo Alto

Uniphore is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

For more information on how Uniphore uses AI to unify—and humanize—every enterprise experience, please visit www.uniphore.com.