GAQ227R39
Databricks is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join our expanding Legal team. This position will report to our Senior Managing Counsel, Corporate, and is a unique opportunity to advise on and drive a broad range of corporate matters, including governance, M&A and venture transactions, public company readiness and securities law compliance and subsidiary management, and to provide business-focused legal advice to stakeholders throughout Databricks on a daily basis.
You will be agile, highly organized and have the skills, drive and flexibility to support and accelerate a leading technology company, addressing novel 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.
Responsibilities
- Support all phases of corporate transactions, including M&A, ventures and equity and capital raising transactions
- Support public company readiness and securities law compliance initiatives
- Develop, implement and continuously improve disclosure controls and procedures in coordination with finance, investor relations and other internal stakeholders
- Prepare and review board and committee materials and advise on board-related governance matters
- Prepare governance and compliance policies and procedures, including updates to such policies and procedures
- Review and advise internal stakeholders with respect to investor presentations, offering materials, public announcements, press releases, and other corporate communications
- Support ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives as needed, with a focus on corporate-governance, disclosure and public-company reporting considerations
- Advise on antitrust and competition law aspects of M&A, as well as provide global antitrust and competition counseling.
- Lead international subsidiary management, including formation and maintenance of domestic and international subsidiaries
- Establish and execute OKRs to continuously improve processes for scaling legal support for general corporate matters
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, corporate development, marketing, investor relations and outside counsel
Basic Qualifications and Experience
- 8+ years of experience at a nationally-recognized law firm, a public company or a combination of both
- J.D. from a top-tier law school
- Member of a state bar in good standing
- You have substantial experience advising public and/or high-growth private companies on corporate governance, securities law compliance, SEC reporting or IPO readiness and corporate transactions
- You possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to form relationships with key stakeholders
- You can perform and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment and enjoy being continually challenged
- 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.
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.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience at a nationally-recognized law firm, a public company, or a combination of both
- J.D. from a top-tier law school
- Member of a state bar in good standing
- Substantial experience advising public and/or high-growth private companies on corporate governance, securities law compliance, SEC reporting or IPO readiness and corporate transactions
- Experience supporting M&A, venture and equity or capital raising transactions
- Experience developing disclosure controls and procedures and preparing board and committee materials
- Experience with international subsidiary formation and maintenance and global antitrust/competition counseling
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and project management skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a meaningful part of offers, and periodic tender opportunities and secondary options have made private equity more tangible for many employees. This perceived upside contributes to strong total-compensation sentiment in key roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with mental‑health resources and wellness reimbursements, indicating a robust health package. Multiple summaries highlight broad coverage that employees can practically use.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays/sick time, and fully paid parental leave are frequently described, with hybrid/remote flexibility common in the U.S. These policies expand time‑off accessibility across different life stages.
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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.
