Sr. Legal Counsel, Litigation & Investigations

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Sr. Legal Counsel, Litigation & Investigations
Location: Washington, .
Salary Range: $154,400 - $273,200 USD

Overview:

Databricks, a leading technology company, is seeking a Senior Counsel, Litigation & Investigations to join their legal team. This full-time position, based in Denver, Seattle, or Washington DC, will report to the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, Global Employment and Litigation. The successful candidate will have a JD from an accredited institution and be licensed to practice law in Colorado, the state of Washington, or Washington, DC. They should also have 10+ years of experience in litigation/litigation management, investigations, and employment law, with experience in the tech sector preferred.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the strategic defense of domestic and global claims and litigation, including overseeing outside counsel, directing litigation strategy, and reviewing and finalizing legal documents.
- Investigate and respond to pre-litigation matters, including negotiating resolutions and communicating with opposing counsel.
- Partner with the Employee Relations team to manage and oversee investigations, including reviewing and finalizing investigation reports and providing advice on remedial measures.
- Provide risk-adjusted advice to the People Team and other business partners on employment law matters.
- Support the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
- Build and maintain a global litigation function, including identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Anticipate potential litigation and provide proactive advice to mitigate legal risks.
- Support other legal and business projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

- JD from an accredited institution and license to practice law in Colorado, the state of Washington, or Washington, DC.
- 10+ years of experience in litigation/litigation management, investigations, and employment law.
- Experience in the tech sector, particularly with cloud services and big data.
- Strong aptitude for working in a dynamic environment and willingness to work on complex legal issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Extensive experience building cross-functional relationships.
- Highest level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Ability to quickly assess situations and develop practical solutions.
- Strong aptitude for identifying and implementing process improvements.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 401(k) plan.
- Equity awards.
- Flexible time off.
- Paid parental leave and family planning support.
- Gym reimbursement.
- Annual personal development fund.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Databricks, diversity and inclusion are important values that are actively fostered in the workplace. We strive to create a culture where everyone can excel and are committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate based on 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 any other protected characteristics.

Compliance:

Databricks is committed to complying with all equal employment opportunity standards. If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for job duties, a . government license may be obtained at the discretion of the employer. However, the employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Conclusion:

If you are a highly skilled and experienced legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this may be the opportunity for you. Join Databricks, a leading technology company, and make a significant impact in managing their strategic defense and investigations. Apply now and become a part of their diverse and inclusive culture.

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Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) plan, equity awards, flexible time off, paid parental leave, family planning resources, gym reimbursement, personal development fund, employee assistance program (EAP)

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Legal advice, litigation strategy, budget management, mediation, arbitration, settlement agreements, investigations, risk management, due diligence, process improvement, cross-functional relationships, communication, data and AI expertise, diversity and inclusion awareness, equal employment opportunity compliance, export-controlled technology compliance

JD from an accredited institution

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience JD from an accredited institution, license to practice law in Colorado, Washington, or Washington, DC, prior tech sector experience, 10+ years of litigation and employment law experience, experience with mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments, fluency in translating legal advice into practical business-oriented advice, strong interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships, high level of integrity and business ethics

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