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GAQ227R179
Location: We're looking to hire for this role locally to our offices based in Washington D.C., Bellevue, or Seattle. This will be a hybrid role with in-office expectations.
Databricks is looking for a talented Senior Counsel, Competition to join our expanding Legal team to lead our response to the rapidly evolving global competition landscape. This position will sit on our Corporate Legal team, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate, Securities, M&A, and is a unique opportunity to build and own a new, cross-functional practice while providing business-focused legal advice to stakeholders throughout Databricks on a daily basis.
This role will involve engaging with competition regulators globally, supporting Databricks’ active M&A program, providing strategic and actionable legal advice on competition law issues related to our business activities, driving antitrust enablement initiatives and supporting other regulatory areas such as CSR and the EU Data Act.
You will be agile, highly organized, and have the skills, drive, and flexibility to support and accelerate a leading technology company, addressing cutting-edge legal issues and organizational challenges. A successful candidate will be a resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and excellent at building strong relationships.
What you’ll do:- Support global regulatory engagements with competition authorities and lead response to RFIs and other inquiries from competition regulators
- Support strategic acquisitions and devise and execute regulatory clearance strategies from deal assessment through closing
- Collaborate with governmental affairs to anticipate and navigate competition scrutiny
- Advise business and other legal teams on competition law considerations related to commercial relationships, partnerships and business and product strategy
- Design and implement company-wide compliance programs and initiatives in connection with antitrust regulations, CSR requirements and the EU Data Act
- Stay current on relevant legal developments and industry trends to offer proactive advice, training, and support to the business, while leading OKRs to continuously improve and scale processes related to competition and broader regulatory compliance
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple geographical locations to ensure effective communication and collaboration
- At least 8 years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm and / or in-house legal department, with substantial focus on antitrust and competition matters
- J.D. from a top-tier law school
- Member of a state bar in good standing
- Experience handling antitrust/competition regulatory inquiries or investigations, ideally including direct engagement with regulators such as the European Commission, UK CMA, DOJ, FTC, or other competition authorities
- Expertise in the evaluation of antitrust risk and the development and execution of regulatory clearance strategy for acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions
- Experience leading strategy and responses to competition regulator investigations at a technology company or handling competition matters within the U.S. government at the FTC or DOJ
- Familiarity with corporate social responsibility (CSR) requirements, including California and EU sustainability reporting and disclosure rules, and the EU Data Act is a plus
- You have a desire to build new things and think creatively about how a competition law practice can deliver measurable business impact
- You’re an excellent product counselor who is able to translate complex antitrust concepts into clear, fast, actionable guidance for product and business teams
- You can coordinate, prioritize, and manage deadlines, workflow, and execute in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
- You are a self-starter with the capability to operate independently and to interact confidently with senior management when required
- You have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and can manage many cross-functional projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
About Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
Benefits
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Compliance
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Skills Required
- At least 8 years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house legal department, with substantial antitrust and competition experience
- J.D. from a top-tier law school
- Active membership in a state bar in good standing
- Experience handling antitrust or competition regulatory inquiries or investigations
- Experience evaluating antitrust risk and developing and executing regulatory clearance strategies for acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions
- Experience leading competition regulator investigations at a technology company or handling competition matters at the FTC or DOJ
- Ability to provide product counseling and translate complex antitrust concepts into actionable guidance
- Ability to manage deadlines, workflows, and multiple cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to operate independently and interact confidently with senior management
- Familiarity with CSR requirements, including California and EU sustainability reporting and disclosure rules, and the EU Data Act
Databricks Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Databricks and has not been reviewed or approved by Databricks.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support with EAP and wellness stipends. Feedback suggests these offerings are a core strength across locations, though specifics may vary by region.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity and annual bonuses are highlighted as competitive and a major draw, aligning employee success with company growth. Feedback suggests stock options are seen as lucrative, particularly for certain roles and incumbents.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible/unlimited PTO and robust paid parental leave are called out as notable components of the package. Feedback suggests these policies support flexibility alongside performance expectations.
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What We Do
As the leader in Unified Data Analytics, Databricks helps organizations make all their data ready for analytics, empower data science and data-driven decisions across the organization, and rapidly adopt machine learning to outpace the competition. By providing data teams with the ability to process massive amounts of data in the Cloud and power AI with that data, Databricks helps organizations innovate faster and tackle challenges like treating chronic disease through faster drug discovery, improving energy efficiency, and protecting financial markets.
