Description:

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