Senior Product Counsel

5-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Additionally, to maintain compliance with federal immigration laws, it is within Employer's discretion to require sponsorship for continued employment for this position at the time of eligibility (including, but not limited to, when the H-1B petition expires, after the initial or subsequent extensions, or upon the expiration of any other non-immigrant visa).

Senior Product Counsel - Job Summary:

The Senior Product Counsel will play a critical role in providing legal advice and guidance to Databricks' engineering and product management teams. This role will involve navigating complex global laws and regulations related to big data, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of product counseling, privacy and security laws, marketing, and technology transactions, as well as a strong desire to learn and adapt to new areas of law quickly. This is a highly collaborative role and will require working closely with cross-functional teams within Databricks and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide expert legal advice and exercise sound business judgment to Databricks' engineering and product management teams.
- Develop and implement processes to improve the product counseling function.
- Collaborate with various teams at Databricks and external partners to support the development, deployment, and operation of technology for both external and internal users.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of product and data risk issues and effectively communicate technical and security concerns to non-technical lawyers.
- Review and provide legal guidance on marketing and other communications related to products.
- Draft and update form agreements and negotiate changes to customer contracts, including those involving data privacy and security.
- Provide general legal support on an as-needed basis for other areas of the business.
- Work with potential vendors to assess data flows and determine privacy and data protection risks.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of processes and procedures within the legal department.

Requirements:

- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 2 years focused on product, privacy, AI, and/or IP law.
- Experience working for a company offering platform services to business customers is a plus.
- Deep understanding of cloud and software technology, with a strong desire to work on legal issues in these areas.
- Technical background, either through education or experience, or a strong passion for technology.
- State bar membership is required.
- Ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks without direct guidance.
- Comfortable working with distributed teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 401(k) plan and equity awards.
- Flexible time off and paid parental leave.
- Gym reimbursement and annual personal development fund.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Compensation:

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $172,600-$305,400 USD, and the total compensation package may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including skills, experience, certifications, and work location.

About Databricks:

Databricks is a leading data and AI company, with over 10,000 organizations worldwide relying on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Databricks was founded by the creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow, and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the globe.

Diversity and Inclusion at Databricks:

At Databricks, diversity and inclusion are key values that are actively promoted and fostered. We strive to create a culture where everyone can excel and are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. We welcome and consider all individuals for employment regardless of 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, or other protected characteristics.

Compliance:

In compliance with federal immigration laws, Databricks may require sponsorship for continued employment for this position at the time of eligibility, including when the H-1B petition expires or upon the expiration of any other non-immigrant visa. Additionally, if access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for job duties, Databricks may choose to apply for a . government license.

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Comprehensive Health Coverage, 401(k) Plan, Equity Awards, Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Family Planning, Gym Reimbursement, Annual Personal Development Fund, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Legal Judgment, Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Risk Assessment, Contract Negotiation, Communication, Time Management, Client Management, Problem Solving, Technical Background, Team Management, Written and Verbal Communication

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Interested candidates can apply for this position on Databricks' website or through a job portal.

Qualification and Experience Minimum 5-7 years of relevant legal experience at a top law firm and/or in-house, State Bar Membership, Technical Background or Life Experience in Technology, Deep understanding of Cloud and Software Technology

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